AddressCompany / Location Information
Founded in 1874, A. O. Smith is a $3.8 billion publicly-traded global water technology leader (NYSE: AOS) with over 12,000 employees globally. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers and best-known brands of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers, as well as a global leader in the manufacturing of water treatment systems for household and light commercial applications. Our Johnson City location in Eastern Tennessee is home to approximately 1000 employees on our Manufacturing and Engineering teams for Residential Water Heaters, a product category in which we have #1 market share - nearly 40% of homes with a water heater have an A. O. Smith brand.
Primary Function
A. O. Smith makes substantial capital equipment investments in our facilities and our Johnson City facility is a high-performance plant with steady production volumes and has planned projects well into the future. We are looking for a Manufacturing Facilities Engineer to join our Facilities team. This role will plan, direct, and coordinate projects in areas such as utilities, buildings and grounds, and the infrastructure required to ensure a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and improve utility utilization and reliability by utilizing methods such as data collection, analytical analysis and industry approved best practices.
- Evaluate New Technologies and Processes in support of overall improvements in Building: Safety, Reliability, and Sustainability; ensuring a positive environment that encompasses all business and manufacturing needs.
- Communicate effectively with government officials, utility groups, insurance providers, and other factions to ensure compliance and utilization of all pertinent regulations, safeguards, and efficiencies.
- Develop Capital Cost Justifications to support needed improvements, modifications, and expansions to ensure proper support of the manufacturing process.
- Confer with vendors, consultants, and engineering firms to better identify solutions and develop project specifications.
- Work closely in a team environment with engineers, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel to promote company principles and goals.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a network-controlled Building Management system that controls, monitors, and collects data from critical equipment and infrastructures throughout the facilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university
- Minimum of 3 years related engineering experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have some experience in the field of Civil Engineering, and a good background in measuring and understanding electrical utilization is a plus.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write and give reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals utilizing tools provided in MS Office.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a concise organized manner.
- Good basic knowledge of Architecture and Construction collections in CAD, with the ability to update, maintain, and modify existing files.
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.
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