Lead Project Engineer

If you are an ENGINEERING professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an opening for you!  Based in our SIDNEY, OH location, you will implement fast-paced, time-sensitive scroll compressor development projects for Residential Air Conditioning products.  This role is for someone with a passion for new product engineering and development, along with teamwork, project management, customer communication, and problem-solving skills.  You will support the evaluation, maturation, and development of scroll compression technologies focused on best-in-world efficiency and optimized for a new generation of environmentally friendly refrigerants.

AS AN EXPEREINCED/LEAD PROJECT HARDWARE ENGINEER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, YOU WILL:

• Execute product development of one or more subsystems of the mechanically modulated scroll compressor, including but not limited to: scroll compression components, motor and protector, shaft/journal bearing/thrust bearing system, pressure vessel, refrigerant and oil management, valving and shutdown device.
• Provide thought leadership, critical thinking, an inquisitive approach, and a high degree of independent engineering knowledge to global, multi-functional product development teams.
• Provide guidance, support, and advise to less experienced engineers throughout the new product development process
• Support internal/external customers and global multi-functional colleagues by presenting technical data and project achievements & updates.
• Collaborate with sales, application engineering, marketing, and quality teams in customer communications, commitments, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with designers, advanced manufacturing engineering, and other technical experts to understand design challenges and ensure we meet product requirements
• Develop proficiency/mastery in existing calculators and engineering tools, along with the facilitation and creation of new design and analysis tools as needed.
• Analyze and quantify the value versus the applied cost of compression technologies in end-use applications.
• Conceive and implement development and testing plans with an approach towards risk mitigation, while coordinating with appropriate resources to drive results.
• Apply and support the incorporation of Lean principles and techniques into the New Product Development process.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, plus seven (7) years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong project management skills, including developing program schedules and driving team decisions.
• Clearly and accurately communicate, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization and with customers.
• Ability to lead, handle, and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Basic working knowledge of advanced analytical techniques and how to deploy them.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for the position.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience or combined equivalent work/education experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated product development experience.
• Prior HVAC/R experience.
• Experienced in developing high-speed rotating equipment
• Deep domain proficiency in one or more of the following domains: applied physics, machine design, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, fatigue/fracture mechanics, and/or bearing design.
• Experience with LEAN methodologies, LEAN product development, and passion for continuous improvement.