Job Description
Job Description
Position Description
Overall Responsibilities :
The Process / Manufacturing Engineer I will be responsible for driving solutions to achieve top company goals by leading projects, supporting operations, and coordinating with all business functions.
Essential Job Functions :
- Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of processes and equipment
- Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods.
- Support Production and maintenance operations
- Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas
- Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned area
- Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects
- Develop and drive metrics in conjunction with Production Teams
- Design processes that satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety laws
- Communicate projects and progress to all levels of company
- Potential to travel to other manufacturing sites
- Maintain technical documentation for existing processes.
- Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Professional Characteristics :
Accepts responsibility, holds himself / herself accountable for performanceSelf-starter, who takes the initiative and possesses a strong work ethicCreative problem solver, visionary, detail-oriented, solutions-focusedHigh aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processesStrong written and oral communication skillsTeam player throughout the organizationHigh level of integrity, sincerity, and honestyBusiness-oriented, client-service mindsetQualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 7+ Years in technical roleAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamDemonstrated ability to be hands-on and ready to delve into projects to accomplish company’s strategic goalsExperience working with manufacturing and assembly processes; wood industry experience preferredCapability of handling projects on time and within budgetExcellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skillsStrong computer skillsAll team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT IndustriesPhysical Requirements
Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.