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Date: May 27, 2025

Location(s):

Johnson City, TN, US, 37601

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Located at the Johnson City, TN plant, the Senior Project Engineer Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the redesign of all products in both gas and electric lines to align with new efficiency regulations. Thw successful candidate will oversee the project and work closly with other engineers and technicians.

The incumbent will serve as a key member for the Engineering Management team, will be involved in long-range planning, and will be accountable for all project cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage Project Plan/Timeline
• Assist in development of project finances and manage them throughout the project
• Resolve or escalate when Project Plan or finances falls outside of project approved ranges
• Review project proposals, including drawings, specifications, and other documents to determine the feasibility, risk, and estimated costs and resources, approving those that meet standards.
• Develop and implement standards of procedures, drawings, designs, and controls to maintain and ensure reliability of the projects assigned.
• Provide knowledge and insight in the redesign of proucts for maximum efficiencies to meet new regulatory guidelines.
• Directly and indirectly manage a team of support staff (including technicians and other engineers) for project completion, including workflow, assignments, and training.
• Manage and coordinate activities to resolve technical developments, scheduling issues, and design test problems as they arise.
• Evaluate, recommend, and approve design changes and specifications to all projects as needed.
• Monitor and provide guidance for Engineers and Technicians as needed to the most complex full project development.
• Review and approve project expense estimates and control expenditures within budget limitations.
• Perform other activities as needed or as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of related work experience
• 2+ years of project managment experience
• Excellent mathematical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a work team
• Proven history of timely and successful product development in a fast paced development environment
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both orally and written, to communicate with all levels of employees and management
  
  

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Project Manager, Project Engineer, HVAC, Engineering, Technology, Operations

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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