Resident Engineer

About the role

Copeland is seeking a Resident Engineer to act as the bridge between plant operations and product engineering at its Natchitoches, LA facility. The role supports in‑plant quality, engineering, and production while also providing product engineering assistance to corporate functions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver engineering projects.
• Provide product engineering support to both the plant and corporate groups.
• Support plant operations, including production, manufacturing, quality, and engineering needs.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and drive quality and cost‑improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data, prepare presentations, and communicate findings.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the functional role within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship).
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing facility preferred.
• Familiarity with high‑volume rotating equipment is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Minitab or other statistical software.
• Knowledge of DMAIC problem‑solving methodology.
• Lean and Six Sigma principles.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading climate‑technology company.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional project environment.
• Location in the family‑friendly city of Natchitoches, LA.