Engineer Project

If you are an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Sidney, Ohio, you will lead engineering projects supporting Copeland's Stationary Refrigeration compressor portfolio. In this role, you will solve a wide variety of engineering challenges involving product performance, reliability, quality, cost, manufacturing, and supplier support. You will lead projects ranging from supplier and component changes to cost reduction, product improvements, manufacturing support, and customer-driven technical issues. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Product Management, Engineering laboratories, and Suppliers. This position provides broad exposure across the product lifecycle and the opportunity to develop both technical expertise and project leadership skills while working with scroll, reciprocating, and semi-hermetic compressor technologies.

AS A PROJECT ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Lead engineering projects supporting existing refrigeration products, including component and supplier changes, alternate-source qualifications, product improvements, cost reduction, quality improvements, and product lifecycle initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate engineering validation activities, including test planning, performance and reliability assessment, data analysis, and technical documentation to ensure product and component changes meet engineering requirements.
• Partner with Procurement, suppliers, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve component quality, capacity, manufacturability, and technical issues and support supplier transitions and second-source development.
• Lead technical problem-solving and root-cause investigations involving product performance, reliability, sound and vibration, manufacturing, supplier, and customer issues. Use engineering analysis and test data to develop and implement solutions.
• Manage cross-functional engineering projects from definition through implementation, including developing project plans and schedules, coordinating resources, prioritizing activities, identifying technical risks, and communicating project status and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity initiatives, including value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), material and component optimization, design simplification, and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining product performance, reliability, quality, and compliance.

SCHEDULE:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Four-year Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated understanding and application of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate engineering data and make sound technical decisions
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, priorities, and activities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% in support of suppliers, manufacturing locations, customers, and project needs
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Two or more years of relevant engineering experience, including applicable co-op or internship experience
• Experience with refrigeration, HVACR systems, compressors, rotating equipment, or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience supporting supplier development, supplier quality, procurement, component qualification, alternate sourcing, or cost-reduction projects
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including familiarity with GD&T, PPAP, and engineering change processes
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration systems, compressor operation, and mechanical design principles
• Experience planning, executing, and analyzing engineering validation or reliability testing
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis software
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 8D, root-cause analysis, Lean, or Six Sigma
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including coordinating activities across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other cross-functional organizations

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems,  and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!