Senior/Lead Project Engineer

If you are an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will lead and execute engineering projects that support residential air conditioning compressor products. This role is responsible for driving product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, customer support activities, and production support while partnering with teams across the organization to address technical challenges and improve product performance and reliability. If you have experience leading complex engineering projects, analyzing technical data, and working across cross-functional teams, this may be a great fit for you. If you are a collaborative problem solver who can balance technical expertise with project leadership, you will play a key role in supporting business objectives, customer needs, manufacturing operations, and product success.

AS A SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Support customer, manufacturing, and supplier needs related to product performance, quality, reliability, sound, vibration, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and interpret qualification, validation, and reliability testing activities.
• Analyze engineering data and provide technical recommendations to support sound business and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, Laboratory, and Product Engineering teams to execute project objectives.
• Manage project schedules, priorities, risks, and deliverables while adapting to changing business needs.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

SCHEDULE:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Five (5) or more years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanical system design
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work effectively on cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with product validation, qualification testing, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis
• Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, motors, or other rotating equipment industries
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, 8D, or similar approaches
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
• Experience working with manufacturing operations, suppliers, and production support teams
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or machine design

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. 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

Our 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 our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, 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. Learn more about us!