Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer will be directly responsible for the research, identification, and data collection related to production processes that ensure sustained, high-quality production. They will identify advanced improvement processes or projects that significantly impact organizational objectives. This role will collaborate with production technicians, participate in continuous improvement activities, and address safety and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify established setup 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 activities with other CI resources and plant engineers to address safety / quality issues at the site.
• Investigate, research, and propose sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• 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.
• Maintain an accident-free workplace while complying with OSHA standards.
• 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.
• Monitor and benchmark performance against the business strategy metrics and collaborate with the site maintenance and operations on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate training of operators to create products effectively and efficiently on time-in full and on budget.
• Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives.
• Meet and exceed assigned KPI metrics and regularly review 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.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Requirements

• A University or College degree/diploma in a related field such as mechanical, electrical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience required.
• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL 50% to other manufacturing plants.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to work in an inclusive manner across multiple cultures and backgrounds.
• Impeccable integrity, flexibility, sound judgement, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Engaged and engaging in their approach.
• High standard for self and others.

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center. Associated Materials Innovations ... 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. Additional Information The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled