Process Engineer II

Job-ID: 4343Category: Engineering & ScienceLocation: Fort Smith, AR, United StatesPosted: 2026-09-11Travel: Up to 10%Worker Category: OnsiteThe Process Engineer II position plays a vital role in plant operations by determining and implementing engineering solutions to manufacturing processes towards the goal of continual improvements. The incumbent must be able to execute industrial and manufacturing engineering functions at a high level of efficiency and efficacy within the organization, and support Factory Master Plans as necessary.This position will serve Rheem North America, located in Fort Smith, AR.QualificationsBachelors Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of continuous improvement engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, or an Associate’s Degree in related field with 5+ years of continuous improvement engineering experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of continuous improvement engineering experience.3+ years of related work experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent analytical, problem solving, and leadership skillsStrong computer skillsHOW TO STAND OUT:Experience with Oracle ERPExperience with Toyota Production System is a plusKnowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), AutoCAD, Pro-E.Technical knowledge of refrigeration fieldAs a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:AdaptingBusiness UnderstandingCollaboratingCommunicating EffectivelyContinuously ImprovingCustomer-OrientationDeveloping SelfFocusing on ResultsInfluencingManaging RelationshipsManaging WorkProblem Solving & Decision MakingEquivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.#LI-Onsite#LI-JHResponsibilitiesPerform capacity analysis, suggest changeover improvements, and specify new tooling.Suggest improvements with a lean focus.Complete implementation of process changes and improvements, and manufacturing facility projects. Support Factory Master Plans as necessary.Support day-to-day operations using tools of the engineering discipline.Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.Apply various technical problem-solving techniques to evaluate recommended manufacturing improvement strategies and programs.Investigate, develop, and implement solutions to production bottlenecks and stoppages in production considering such factors as safety, ergonomics, quality, and cost.Investigate and analyze design, drawing, and engineering change orders for such factors as necessity for change, practicality, and economy of manufacture and determine plan of action necessary to control change.Initiate justifications, issue engineering procedures, order materials, and follow through to completion projects based on cost reduction and product or plant improvement.Clearly and effectively, present ideas and problem solutions to department heads and plant management.Analyze and plan manufacturing space, equipment, tooling, personnel and time requirements for the manufacture of current or new products.Analyze operations, processes, and manufacturing sequences to make improvements and reduce operating time and cost. Develop requests for approval of expenditures – capital, expense, and purchase requisitions.Develop, organize and lead plant level cross-functional project teams including personnel from Engineering, Quality, Materials/Purchasing, and Production (salaried and hourly).Lead Lean teams, Kaizen events, capital improvement projects, and 5S events.About the company At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values set us apart: Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objectiveContributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respectThinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lensActing with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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