Senior Mechanical engineer

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Performs advanced engineering tasks with no direct supervision. Lead mentor to the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the resolution of complex mechanical issues affecting production equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies aimed at improving asset reliability and performance.
• Conduct failure analyses (Root Cause Analysis) and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing equipment performance, safety, and equipment life cycle.
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams during complex repairs, troubleshooting activities, and emergency situations.
• Assess equipment condition and recommend repairs, replacements, upgrades, or capital investments as required.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, engineering documents, and requests for quotations (RFQs) for mechanical projects.
• Supervise contractors and suppliers during equipment installation, repair, modification, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in the development and management of maintenance and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize work methods and improve operational efficiency and performance.
• Participate in incident investigations and assist in identifying corrective actions when equipment-related issues are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in project management or plant engineering.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing or continuous production environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gear reducers, and material handling equipment.
• Experience managing industrial capital projects (CAPEX).
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in contract management and contractor supervision.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks.
• Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) certification

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.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.