The Principal Engineer , is responsible for the design and development of cost effective and practical product development. Assists the Manager in providing direction to the product development team members for various engineering development activities.
This position will serve Rheem North America , located in Fort Smith, AR (Remote) .
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 7 years of prior relevant experience
- Broad knowledge of project management.
- The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies.
- Experience in HVAC product design and development engineering.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Has Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
- Experience in the design and manufacture of residential air-conditioners and heat pumps.
- Technical expertise in split air-conditioning and heat pump theory and design including computer modeling, cost optimization, performance optimization, refrigerant line sizing, safety, and reliability.
- Ability to apply broad engineering principles related to mechanical, structural, electrical, and materials to the design of residential air-conditioning and heat pump products.
- Strong project management, analytical, and financial skills.
- Familiar with the capabilities of typical design software utilized for CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.
- Experience with agency approval requirements and familiarity with appliance standards development.
- Ability to write effective reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Applying Business Knowledge
- Building Talent
- Building Trusted Relationships
- Communicating with Impact
- Customer-Orientation
- Delegating Tasks
- Executing/Leading the Team
- Facilitating Change
- Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
- Influencing
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Supporting Innovation
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Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
