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Manufacturing Engineer-Plant

Associated Materials
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Full-time

Process Engineer

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged they are valued this is the place for you.

At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Directly responsible for the research, identification and data collection related to production processes that will ensure sustained, high quality production.

Identifies advanced improvement processes or projects that will significantly impact organizational objectives.

Participate with management team members in continuous improvement activities designed to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase internal / external customer satisfaction in manufacturing and operational processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

  • Identify established set up and operating parameters for production lines and compare to actual operating conditions during production.
  • Collaborate with production technicians to identify lines not running within specifications, document operating issues, and notify appropriate supervisors.
  • Coordinate with New Product Development and Engineering on the launch of new products.
  • Conduct problem solving activity with other CI resources and plant engineer resources to address safety / quality issues at the site.
  • Investigate, research, and propose sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Aid in the development of management system processes and metric tracking initiatives.
  • Research and actively participate in the development of quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize production reliability, or minimize costs.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing / business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design.
  • Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility.
  • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
  • Coordinate process re-engineering activities to improve efficiencies and consistency within the operation.
  • Monitors and benchmarks performance against the business strategy metrics and collaborates with the site maintenance and operations on continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Promote the diagnosis of work-flow impediments and other wastes throughout the business and provide guidance on appropriate tools to eliminate them.
  • Facilitate training of operators to create product effectively and efficiently on time-in full and on budget.
  • Review's activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives.
  • Meet and exceed assigned KPI metrics and regularly reviews performance with the team
  • Be visible, approachable and a role model leader for your team and within the site.
  • Improve product quality, lead time, turnover, safety, and performance.
  • Communicate effectively both with the team, site, and the larger Manufacturing Operations team.
  • Maintain an accident-free workplace while complying with OSHA standards.
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time and to alternate working shifts.
  • Perform other activities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

  • A University or College degree / diploma in a related field such as mechanical, electrical or Industrial Engineering required.
  • Above average skills with Microsoft suite of tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent professional presentation and verbal communication skills.
  • Skilled at identifying customer needs and designing business processes and solutions to meet internal / external customer requirements.
  • Demonstrates innovative thinking and initiative in the analysis, planning and development of projects.
  • Sense of urgency and self-motivation.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to motivate employees to achieve results.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

  • Ability to work in an inclusive manner across multiple cultures and backgrounds
  • Impeccable integrity, flexibility, sound judgement and strong critical thinking skills
  • Is engaged and engaging in their approach
  • High standard for self and others
  • 2-5 years of related work experience is preferred.

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets.

We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada.

Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Associated Materials ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

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