Manufacturing Engineer - Early Career Rotational Program

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.

The Manufacturing Support Engineering Early Career Rotational program offers individuals the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience and knowledge within

A. O. Smith's engineering disciplines that support manufacturing. The program spans just over two years, providing hands‑on experience through rotations in key engineering functions such as Industrial/Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Digital Operations.

Each rotation lasts around nine months, though the duration may vary based on the role and skills being developed. Participants will engage in a mentoring program with operational leaders and present their progress to the leadership team at the end of each rotation. Upon successful completion, participants will transition into an engineering role that aligns with their skills, career goals, and business needs.

The program is designed to equip candidates with the tools necessary to fast‑track their career growth and become a valued member of A.O. Smith. Through extensive exposure to various engineering disciplines, you will gain unique skills, understand the business, and build a broad network across the company to maximize your potential.

• Partner with a dedicated mentor that will provide coaching and guidance throughout the program.
• Benefit from various professional development opportunities.
• Presenting to business leadership at the end of each rotation, highlighting completed projects, acquired skills, and key lessons learned.
• Participating in formal classroom training on topics such as project management, presentation skills, finance, lean techniques, and more.
• Gaining practical engineering skills and knowledge through direct application on projects important to the business.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Industrial, Systems, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or B.S. in Mechatronics.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Prior internship or co‑op experience in engineering.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Willing to travel 50‑75% of the time during the program.
• Must be open to relocation within the United States.

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Related Field

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.

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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.