Sr. Advance Manufacturing Engineer (Engineer lV)

Pay Range : $106,000 - $132,000

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments.

MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

Ideally, this Sr. Advance Manufacturing Engineer (AME) position will be based in Tacoma, WA, however we are open to the option of home base for this position being any of the following locations : Tacoma, WA;

Sacramento, CA; Simi Valley, CA; Temecula, CA.

The Sr. Advance Manufacturing Engineering (AME) will be the New Product Introduction (NPI) process owner who participates in cross functional teams providing operation support to launch New Product Introduction (NPI), lead operation strategic initiatives, and manufacturing footprint projects from scoping phase to commercialization.

Why work at MITER Brands?

Responsibilities

• Design, validation, and qualification of the manufacturing process, gather data (process / design) to drive process, design, or component improvement
• Manage projects, which deliver capacity, throughput, and productivity improvements while reducing rejects, scrap, and rework
• Develop program timeline, including launch planning, production tools, and processes
• Lead business wide cross functional teams to launch new product introduction, strategic initiatives, and manufacturing footprint projects
• Provide program / project management leadership, and be operations’ voice in business wide decision-making initiatives
• Lead product development, commercial team, supply chain, suppliers, and operations to simultaneously engineer products and processes to optimize both product and process
• Provide technical leadership and project support moving production systems between operations
• Initiate product and process Engineering projects to reduce unit defects
• Employ Lean tools (3P, Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly DFM / DFA, etc.) to reduce the cost of new products
• Support, and be voice of operations for NPI continuous improvement actions
• Provide real time production process capability information to Product Engineering to drive component design and rational tolerancing
• Develop manufacturing systems, and related AFE to deliver future optimal requirements
• Provide technical assistance and leadership to the planning and purchasing of new manufacturing equipment across the business to support existing processes
• Increase the productivity and efficiency of existing and planned fabrication equipment
• Lead operations staff and plant personnel to provide timely manufacturing feasibility information to Product Engineering to optimize product designs for production
• Problem solving : Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and skillfully analyze information, develop alternative solutions, participate in group problem solving situations, and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Requirements

The details described here are representative of those that are encountered by or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Willing to travel up to 50% (Domestic mainly West Coast)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering
• Preferred certifications : PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt or higher) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• 5+ years’ experience in Advanced Manufacturing / Simultaneous Engineering / Manufacturing Feasibility
• 10+ years’ involvement with Design / Production feasibility - Working experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Preferred experience : 15+ years’ shop floor manufacturing experience including automation, and fenestration
• Strong project management skills (ability to understand project bottlenecks & risks, and develop & implement mitigation plans)
• Strong influencing and communication skills (ability to work with cross functional teams such as Product Management, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales teams within program scope)
• Ability to make timely decisions, and apply sound judgment
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within organization

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to effectively present information to top management and / or public groups.

Mathematical : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer experience including Microsoft Office.

Experience with statistical software such as Minitab is preferred.

Physical Demands : The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas of the facility.

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse / dependents.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life.

Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Medical plans with PPO or HSA options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and eight paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands is an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.