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Rotational Engineering Program Associate - 2026


Company : Rheem Manufacturing


Location : Fort Smith, AR


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the Program Welcome to our 2026 US Air Division Rotational Engineering Program! Rheem wants to ensure continuity of a pipeline of well"‘rounded and experienced engineers to support growth initiatives for the division and enterprise. Our program offers a rotational engineer position where participants will gain extensive company and industry insights through hands"‘on assignments learning product development and launch processes. The program is designed for recent graduates. Participants will be placed in four different engineering department roles for six months each: Operations, Product/R&D Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product/R&D Testing. Rotations will allow selected employees to experience new, challenging assignments while having the opportunity to expedite knowledge of the business, develop innovative solutions to real business challenges, and build a professional network. Rotational Engineers must successfully complete the 24"‘month program before final position placement. Position placement will be based upon available openings and employee preference. The program is set to begin June 2026. This position will serve our US Air Division, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The hired candidates must be located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and will have a combination of on"‘site and work"‘from"‘home opportunity, based on which section of the rotation they are in for that period of time. Responsibilities Rheem will provide a supportive environment for the rotational engineers to ensure each employee gains valuable experience to help build a long"‘term career path. Employees will have the opportunity to challenge themselves with each rotation and receive a different view of the business initiatives. Operations Learn manufacturing processes in depth and how they are all related. Learn the cause"‘and"‘effect relationship with manufacturing and other functions of the business to drive success in future positions. Gain knowledge of the Rheem Production System (RPS), which is based upon the philosophies of the Toyota Production System. Design operator workstations that maximize efficiency. Work one"‘on"‘one with other engineers designing new processes and improving existing processes. Product/R&D Engineering Gain an intimate knowledge of HVAC&R products, principles and science. Apply knowledge gained during undergraduate school: basics of design, noise and vibration, fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, controls, electric circuits, and machines. Gain experience and knowledge with product development from generation through design and development, testing and final product release to production and post"‘release product technical support. Learn essential aspects of the engineering function including design, drawing, documentation, experimentation, creating bill of materials, releasing drawings, ensuring manufacturability, engaging suppliers of key components, integrating purchased parts into the design, ensuring quality is built into all stages of development, ensuring all regulatory and certification agency requirements, and working with all other business functions including sourcing, manufacturing, tooling, quality assurance, product management, sales and service. Hands"‘on laboratory experience by working with experienced technicians in building prototypes in the model shop, conducting experiments, analyzing results, and integrating them into product design. Quality Assurance Planning, quality control, and quality improvement. Learn the 8D problem"‘solving and validation methodology. Co"‘lead a significant quality improvement project with a quality or R&D engineer. Lead a significant quality improvement project (problem or initiative). Complete training on the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in Reliance and learn to review PPAPs effectively. Develop or improve a key process in quality (business process / operations). Product/R&D Test Engineering Conduct comprehensive project research to aid in the development of advanced airflow testing methodologies, encompassing testing automation, CFD analysis for airflow, physical testing, and optimization testing. Acquire an understanding of the fundamental functions of testing equipment and processes essential for the manufacture of HVAC/R equipment and system components. Conduct experiments and analyze the results, actively contributing to the iterative development process. Collaborate with project engineers in integrating experimental findings into product design, enhancing product performance and quality. Learn and assist in optimizing airflow across all products, understand the technical processes for collecting airflow data, and work with vendors to automate airflow testing systems from operations to coefficient production. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, obtained by May 2026 (highly preferred within the past two years). 3.0 GPA or higher (out of 4.0 scale). Must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with authorization to work. How To Stand Out Recently obtained Master's degree in Engineering (highly preferred within past two years). Working experience in engineering space (e.g., internship or other) in product design/manufacturing environment. Experience with HVACR products. Competencies and Behaviors Adapting Business Understanding Collaborating Communicating Effectively Continuously Improving Customer"‘Orientation Developing Self Focusing on Results Influencing Managing Relationships Managing Work Problem Solving & Decision Making About Us 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 objective. Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect. Thinking Creatively - Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customer's lens. Acting with Responsibility - Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont. Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr