Principal Engineer - Heat Pump - Ducted Systems
Company: Johnson ReSource Group
Location: Wichita
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Apply Type Direct Hire ID CO76-2723815 Posted Apr 27, 2023 WHO
WE ARE:Our company builds some of the most popular and recognizable
HVAC brands in the industry. Our facility in Wichita, Kansas
produces both split and packaged systems for the residential and
light commercial markets. It sits on 63 acres and has about 1.3
million square feet under roof. JOB DESCRIPTION:The Principal
Engineer will work in the Residential Heat Pump and Advance
Technology team that is part of the Ducted Systems for us. This
position is located at the Wichita, KS facility and will report to
the Engineering Manager for Heat Pump and Adv. Tech.WHAT YOU WILL
DO:This position will create value for company stakeholders by
planning, conducting and supervising engineering projects with
significant magnitude and scope involving integration among diverse
systems and culture. You will work and collaborate with other cross
functional disciplines such as Product Management, Plant
Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Field
Service and PMO (Project Management Office) to develop and launch
new products. You will support these products and others in
production in order to provide optimal customer satisfaction. You
will also serve as a technical leader for the others within and
outside the immediate team to participate in the team environment
in the Wichita design group. -HOW YOU WILL DO IT:
- Follow established safety procedures and wear the required
personal protection equipment.
- Complete projects in a timely and efficient manner to ensure
that improvement objectives are met.
- Create and develop system concepts, product information using
information provided by development team members and legacy
products adhering to current agency and regulatory
requirements.
- Plan and implement processes, systems and procedures to
complete assignments utilizing standard and local engineering
practices and principles.
- Identify, investigate, recommend improvements in products,
systems of processes to improve application, efficiency or
application
- Conduct system analysis and experimentation to assess
application, feasibility of design and explore alternatives.
- Develop working prototypes, detailed plans, test outlines /
procedures, and execute tests for industry to meet agency or
regulatory compliance.
- Creates project plans and schedules to meet or optimize
required development timeline.
- Performs actions to balance implementation, schedule, cost, and
resource constraints and make recommendations to team.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to designers, model
makers, technicians, and/or programmers to ensure timely
implementation of improvement proposals.
- Implement viable proposals according to the assigned priority
using the engineering change process.
- Track and report progress on key metrics such as cost,
reliability, and warranty improvements to internal customers,
external customers, and upper management.
- Participate in design reviews for all new product launches to
ensure the implementation of previous "lessons learned" and the
application of any new product and/or process improvements.
- Lead other members of engineering team to support project
completion.
- Other duties as assigned.WHAT WE LOOK FORREQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience working with product or
system design in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team
environment.
- Experience leading small teams to deliver expected project
outcomes.
- Self-motivated with a determination to exceed project
objectives.
- Ability to organize and manage simultaneous tasks and
projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective and professional
communication.
- Ability to make decisions quickly in order to maintain project
schedules.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations and
environments.
- Proficiency using the Microsoft Windows operating system in
conjunction with the following Microsoft Office modules: Access,
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.PREFERRED:
- Demonstrated experience with design of variable speed
compression systems and inverter technology.
- Familiarity with residential and light commercial HVAC
equipment including air handlers, indoor coils, condensing units,
heat pumps, gas furnaces, respacks, and their associated
components.
- Familiarity with industry standards including AHRI, ASHRAE,
DOE, EPA, NEC, UL/CSA, etc.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong electrical aptitude including unit wiring, controls, and
instrumentation.
Keywords: Johnson ReSource Group, Wichita , Principal Engineer - Heat Pump - Ducted Systems, Other , Wichita, Kansas
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