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A. O. Smith Corporation

Plant Project Engineer

A. O. Smith Corporation

. Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeFranklin • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project management, including overseeing projects from concept to completion while ensuring adherence to budget and timelines. Proficient in utilizing CAE tools and applying engineering standards to solve complex manufacturing and design issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementSolidWorksRoot Cause AnalysisLean Manufacturing TechniquesContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills
Engineering DesignRoot Cause Analysis6 SigmaFMEAProject CoordinationCost ReportingAction PlanningAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingEngineering Standards
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipBrainstorming
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksMATLABLabVIEWMinitabEESCFDFEAMicrosoft OfficeSAPMRP Systems
Industry Keywords
Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementEngineering StandardsProject ManagementManufacturing Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision
  • Mentor the engineering design team throughout development projects from initial concept through completion
  • Participate in industry groups
  • Oversee significant engineering projects from start to finish, completing them on time and within budget
  • Develop action plans and estimate management, labor, material, and time resources
  • Prepare monthly progress and cost reports for top management
  • Use CAE tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Minitab, EES, CFD, and FEA
  • Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures and advise on engineering issues
  • Analyze and identify causes of component failures
  • Provide technical solutions for manufacturing issues and customer field issues
  • Lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development
  • Conduct project meetings and prepare project status reports
  • Coordinate engineering team, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects according to customer specifications, schedule, and budget
  • Lead brainstorming activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of related work experience or training
  • 6 Sigma or FMEA experience is a plus
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Experience leading Kaizen-related or Continuous Improvement activities
  • Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Retirement security savings plan
  • Short-term disability program
  • Long-term disability program
  • Tuition assistance