Summary
Location
Fort Smith
Type
full-time
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About this role
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. Our Rotational Engineering Program is designed for recent graduates to:
- Familiarize themselves with the different engineering functions at Rheem.
- Build a comprehensive view of the development, testing, and manufacturing of products.
- Develop professionally while contributing to the organization.
During the program, candidates will be placed in 4 different engineering department roles for 6 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 expedite knowledge of the business, develop innovative solutions to real business challenges the company is facing, 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.
- 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 customers’ lens
- Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
Other facts
About Rheem Manufacturing Company
Leading Global Producer of Efficient Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Products
Respected For Reliability, Rheem is an industry leader for total heating, cooling and water heating solutions. In fact, Rheem is one of the few global brands with product offerings covering residential and commercial heating, cooling, conventional and hybrid storage-style water heaters, tankless water heaters, solar water heating systems, hydronic and geothermal systems, indoor air quality accessories, and replacement parts for all categories – making Rheem a one-stop Air and Water comfort solutions provider.
All Rheem products meet or exceed rigorous industry and regulatory standards for quality, reliability, efficiency, and air & water quality. From design and fabrication to finished product assembly, each phase in the manufacturing process is rigorously monitored and measured to ensure the highest quality , durability and operating excellence. Rheem products are routinely tested and certified by various government and third-party testing labs to ensure quality standards.
Rheem is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It manufactures in Fort Smith, Arkansas; Montgomery, Alabama; Oxnard, California, Minnesota & Mexico. All manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001 certified. Rheem operates a state-of-the-art Parts Distribution center in Randleman, NC and distribution facilities throughout the US and in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Rheem also has an international presence in countries such as Middle East & Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore.
In 1988, Rheem became a wholly owned subsidiary of Paloma Industries of Nagoya, Japan, the world's largest producer of gas appliances.
What you'll do
- Participants will gain extensive insights through hands-on assignments in product development and launch processes. They will rotate through different engineering departments to experience various roles and contribute to the organization.
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