Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

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!

If you are a Manufacturing Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, Copeland has an opportunity available in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) group. This position, based in our Rushville, Indianna facility, will focus primarily on supporting manufacturing strategic initiatives for CNC machining, and sharing best practices.

In this position you will work collaboratively with global production and engineering teams to develop and implement new automation and manufacturing solutions, optimize existing machining processes, reduce manufacturing costs, and support new product development programs.

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Lead New Product Development and production launch readiness for component machining.

• Lead regional strategic capital investment projects to specify, procure, and implement new manufacturing equipment, work holding, tooling, and gauging systems.

• Create and modify CNC programs to manufacture products to drawing dimensions and tolerances, leveraging digital simulation and best practices to optimize quality and productivity.

• Unearth cost reductions and drive continuous improvements of production automation and manufacturing process by utilizing lean principles that are aligned with manufacturing strategies.

• Provide project and status updates to senior leadership.

• Help drive innovation and implementation of advanced manufacturing technology.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering or related engineering field and 3 years of applicable experience.

• Intermediate to advanced CNC machine programming knowledge and experience.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings with an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and an ability to apply them to machining processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to producing excellent work.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong understanding and ability to implement Quality and Lean tools such as Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Structured Problem-Solving, PFMEA’s, and Gauge R&R’s.

• Experience working with 3D CAD software (examples: NX, Solidworks, Inventor)

• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided with this position

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering, or related engineering field, with five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge and experience machining cast iron

• Knowledge and experience with highly automated manufacturing systems

• Experience programming and working with industrial robots

• Experience with Siemens NX 3D modeling.

• Experience with CAM programming and machine simulation software (Siemens CAM, Vericut, Etc)

• Formal Lean and SPC training or certification

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Why Work in the Rushville, IN

Our facility is located in Rushville, IN, which is less than an hour from Indianapolis. Rushville is also a short drive from larger communities such as Shelbyville, Greenfield, and Greensburg. Downtown Rushville offers shopping, local eateries, a seasonal farmer and artisan market, and a host of community activities at the Riverside Park Amphitheater. Awarded the Stellar Community designation by the State of Indiana, Rushville offers an exceptional school system, a low cost of living, and is a place where “everyone knows your name.”

About Our Location

Our 2-building campus offers a safe and clean work environment with a “family” atmosphere. We manufacture new semi-hermetic compressors and take the worn-out, failed compressors out of the field and remanufacture them to “like new” status, as well as manufacture crank shafts. Approximately 200 employees work in Rushville and are an integral part of our organization. A 2-building campus allows for learning and growth opportunities for all our team.

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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