Responsible for moderately complex engineering projects. Coordinates work within the scope of assigned projects to ensure objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time are met. Prepares project schedules and reviews cost estimates, compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes appropriation requests. Responsible for effective communication of engineering information among team members. Follows the structure of Pella’s Safety, Quality, Project Management & Continuous Improvement Systems from concept through project execution. May supervise assigned technical team members and coordinates their work within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Serves as a resource to others as assigned, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with projects.
Responsibilities: Manage and improve processes to uphold product quality standards. Track and monitor key quality performance metrics in order to reduce manufacturing defects. The scope of influence of this position spans manufacturing, engineering, product development, sales branches and material vendors. Strong influential leadership skills are necessary when planning and implementing PPM projects and when prioritizing plant quality activities. The ability to effectively present information, defend a position and address concerns is key to fostering collaboration. Responsible for the deployment of the Pella Quality System including the development and oversight of each plant’s annual quality plan.
Supervisory responsibilities: Plant quality & gauge technicians
Work hours: Normal + irregular hours/shifts required
Travel expectations: Minimal, but required.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications and Minitab
Technical / functional skills: Engineering statistics (Lean Sigma tools)
Safety: Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed, occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required, work environment is noisy.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Lean Sigma Green Belt certification and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
Leadership competencies: Apply technical and functional expertise, Manager and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Establish plans, Coach and develop people, Lead courageously
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, the Pella Family of Brands includes a robust product offering sold and installed through multiple channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and more than 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada.
Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by organizations such as Newsweek, Forbes, Glassdoor and Fast Company. We’ve been honored for innovation, workplace culture and design excellence, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators and Yello’s Top 100 Internships.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. We empower you to do the work you’re most proud of, offering individualized development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career growth.
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