Operations Engineer II

Cambridge Air Solutions is seeking an Operations Engineer II to join our high-impact Manufacturing Engineering team. Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming the HVAC industry with a culture built on continuous improvement, integrity, and excellence.

YOUR ROLE AS OPERATIONS ENGINEER

As an Operations Engineer at Cambridge Air Solutions (CAS), you'll support the production of world-class HVAC equipment designed to improve the lives and health of people in manufacturing and distribution environments. You'll apply your technical expertise to support day-to-day production activities, maintain product design integrity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives-all within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Reporting to the Operations Engineering Manager, you will work closely with teams in Custom Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, enhance product manufacturability, and champion practical, cost-effective process improvements. You'll equip CAS's production teams and leaders with data-driven insights and operational best practice guidance to drive production processes to the next level.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS AN OPERATIONS ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Analyze production processes and value streams to identify inefficiencies and champion data-driven, cost effective continuous improvement projects. Justify opportunities with corresponding business case and return on investment considerations.
• Support and implement automation and technology solutions-such as robotics or new software tools-within budget conscious parameters
• Develop and maintain data driven systems to track and understand plant operational performance to inform strategic decision making

PRODUCTION LINE SUPPORT

• Serve as a hands-on technical expert to troubleshoot and resolve safety, quality, and delivery issues across production lines
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as root cause analysis to address recurring issues
• Create and maintain standard work documentation, test procedures, and production aids to support efficient operations and a growing team
• Time spent on production support fluctuates based on seasonality and product flow

STANDARD PRODUCT DESIGN MAINTENANCE

• Maintain standard product design documentation, including updates to bills of materials, production standards, component specifications, and end-of-line functional test procedures
• Redesign or simplify sheet metal components to reduce forming and assembly complexity
• Modify electrical layouts and wiring to improve ease of assembly and manufacturability
• Make limited design changes to qualify and test new or alternate components or improve product offerings; collaborate with Product Development Engineering, Custom Engineering or Sales/Service as needed

WHAT MAKES YOU A STRONG CANDIDATE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or operations engineering role

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with HVAC products, controls, and electrical schematic designs
• Skilled at designing sheet metal components in SolidWorks and knowledgeable about sheet metal design and manufacturing best practices
• Capable of analyzing large datasets in Microsoft Excel
• Basic working experience with ERP systems
• Demonstrated track record of identifying and implementing technology to improve safety, quality, or delivery related manufacturing activities

COMMUNICATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Skilled at building relationships with multiple stakeholders to collaboratively solve problems and manage projects
• Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to follow through on projects to completion with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, while communicating transparently and with humility

WHY JOIN US?

JOIN AN INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING TEAM

The Cambridge Air Solutions teams with whom you'll be collaborating most closely are Custom Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain. All teams operate in an innovative, collaborative, metrics-driven culture with processes that emphasize achievable weekly performance targets. These systems allow for a mindful approach to workload, allowing individuals and teams to thrive in pursuit of excellence.

CORE VALUES GUIDE & ALIGN US

Guided by a unique culture of unconditional love and high expectations, every team member is asked to bring their whole self to work. We are committed to helping one another grow internally - we value our colleagues; we value everyone's input and ideas; we value personal, professional, and spiritual development; and we learn from one another to achieve business goals as well as a greater good.

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Cambridge Air Solutions offers a competitive base salary and bonus plan tied to company goals and profitability. Cambridge also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PTO; generous paid holidays; company-wide quarterly profit-based bonus; employee assistance program; and a matching 401k plan.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

This in-person position will be based at our corporate headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. Onsite expectation of 5 days/week. Minimal travel to equipment installation locations will be required (estimated: 0-5%).

We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or express and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you.

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