Onsite
Sidney, OH, USA
Full time
JR119201
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and implementing innovative manufacturing processes and assembly technologies that support new product introductions, capacity expansion, and operational excellence. This role combines hands-on laboratory process development with equipment design, automation integration, and manufacturing readiness activities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in assembly process development, GD&T application, DFM/DFA principles, and collaboration with machine builders and system integrators to deliver robust production solutions.
As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer You Will:
Lead the development of new manufacturing and assembly processes from concept through production implementation with a focus on improved accuracy, reliability, and reduced cost.
Design and develop assembly equipment, fixtures, tooling, and validation methods to support new product introductions and process improvements
Apply advanced GD&T principles to product and tooling designs, ensuring manufacturability, repeatability, and quality
Create and modify 3D models, assemblies and tooling concepts using CAD software
Partner with product engineering teams to drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements throughout the product development cycle
Evaluate, develop, and implement emerging assembly technologies including presses, vision systems, automated fastening, dispensing systems, laser processing, and intelligent manufacturing solutions
Work directly with machine integrators, automation suppliers, and equipment builders to define requirements, review designs, and commission production equipment
Develop proof-of-concept proto@types and conduct hands-on experimentation in a laboratory environment to validate manufacturing processes and technologies
Utilize Python programming to automate data collection, process analysis, equipment interfacing, and development of manufacturing tools
Lead Process FMEA risk assessments, capability studies, and validation activities to ensure manufacturing readiness
Support capital projects, equipment procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and production startup activities
Utilize effective problem-solving skills and develop temporary and permanent solutions to manufacturing issues
Align with all required safety and regulatory requirements
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Degree in Engineering Field (preferably Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering) or (10+) years of relevant manufacturing work experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of (5) years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Use of 2D/3D CAD programs (AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent)
Extensive practical experience applying GD&T principles in product and tooling design
Ability to simultaneously drive/implement multiple projects (up to 25% travel)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to apply creative thinking to address sophisticated problems
Must be able to interpret technical drawings
Experience making data-driven decisions
Shown digital literacy including MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse work groups to facilitate knowledge sharing
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Collaboration skills to integrate with multiple levels of the organization
Proven understanding of Lean Manufacturing and its methodologies
Proven experience implementing DFM and DFA methodologies
Understanding of assembly processes
Theoretical and practical understanding of process control
Proficiency in Python programming for engineering and manufacturing applications
Capital equipment procurement experience. Including specification, purchase, qualification and installation
Ten (10) years' experience in manufacturing environment
Onsite Work Arrangement:
This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.
Collaboration Hours
You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH (https://www.sidneyoh.com/31/Visitors) , conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton (https://www.daytonlocal.com/events.asp) , Troy (http://www.troyohio.gov/) , and Columbus (https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/) . 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
The 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 the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to 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.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.
