Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.

The Engineering Program Manager plans and designs complex manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. The engineer has full technical responsibility for planning, organizing and conducting independent technical projects for the engineering support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly and material handling.

Responsibilities: 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Collaborate, plan, coordinate and execute New Product Introductions (NPIs) for the Orangeburg location
• Manage activities, schedules, resources, budgets, and clearly communicate to a cross-functional team consisting of manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, materials, and production through the process of new implementations.
• Provide complex advisory support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations.
• Conceive and plan projects involving major production activities, exploration of product and/or process problems, and the definition and selection of new concepts and approaches in manufacturing operations.
• Conduct independent technical investigations involving the application of complex technical principles.
• Evaluate test and production data, prepare technical analysis, and recommend manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes.
• Coordinate complex technical matters relating to assembly drawing interpretation, Engineering Change Notices, rework, and manufacturing difficulties and specifications.
• Serve as a liaison with other areas to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.
• Select and manage the activities of contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status within and beyond the project team
• As needed, participate in or lead various projects that may involve manufacturing capacity, cost out initiatives, productivity or other business objectives
• Be the lead advocate for product design optimization for manufacturing, which requires extensive product knowledge of all platforms

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Requires at least 5 years related experience.
• Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Experience with analytical and CAD software.
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Must be familiar with or possess the ability to obtain familiarity with all assembly and fabrication processes at all residential facilities in order to provide input for design/manufacturing optimization
• Detail oriented to effectively track project schedules and capital spending
• Ability to multitask, as multiple projects/responsibilities will be in process at any time
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and responsibilities and the ability to influence groups to work towards common goals
• Requires expert knowledge of mechanical and manufacturing theory and design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all of our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. This role is currently designated as 100% on-site.

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company matching
• Employee stock purchase program
• Community involvement opportunities
• Robust employee assistance program
• And much, much more!

The Compensation range for this position is approximately $85k - $110k and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.

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