Senior Project Engineer - Gas Combustion Appliances

Senior Project Engineer - Gas Combustion Appliances

Join our pioneering company as a Senior Project Engineer in the field of Gas Combustion Appliances and contribute to groundbreaking enhancements in water heating and water treatment technologies. With a history spanning over 140 years and a passionate global team of more than 12,000, we are dedicated to advancing water technology innovation and ensuring continuous improvement. This role is based out of our Johnson City, TN office, where you will lead and revolutionize project designs integrating mechanical and manufacturing aspects to meet global standards and customer expectations.

Salary: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project developments, focusing on mechanical and manufacturing designs.
• Execute advanced engineering tasks independently and apply engineering principles within specialized gas combustion fields.
• Mentor and guide the engineering design team through the entire project cycle, from initial concept to successful completion.
• Engage in project identification meetings with marketing and management teams to establish clear specifications and project scopes.
• Develop and maintain documentation and systems for project programs, ensuring product and service quality meets all contractual and program requirements.
• Conduct regular project meetings, preparing detailed reports to communicate project status within and outside the team effectively.
• Ensure product design adheres to engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
• Address and resolve technical challenges, scheduling issues, and test design problems as they arise.
• Assess and implement design modifications and updated specifications.
• Prepare accurate project expense forecasts and manage expenditures to align with budgetary constraints.
• Perform additional related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Over 5 years of professional experience in gas appliance design, testing, or combustion engineering.
• Proficiency in computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong ability to read, interpret, and create scientific and technical reports.
• Highly organized with superior time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Project management certification or formal training in project management methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and industry standards related to gas combustion appliances.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills to efficiently manage project teams and schedules.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to effectively address engineering challenges during project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with all organizational levels.
• High proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive project insights and outcomes.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including an attractive salary and bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Company-supported retirement savings plan and short- and long-term disability programs.
• Tuition assistance to support ongoing educational pursuits.