Eng, III - Process

Pella Corporation • Pella, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Contributes to project identification and definition. Normally works under the guidance of a supervisor. Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor. Primarily an individual contributor role; however, capable of leading a team in technical projects. May supervise non-exempt and hourly employees. Proven experience beyond education to support and deliver high quality products and processes through the application of engineering principles. Exhibits competency and begins to develop expertise in multiple engineering technologies. Performs work which involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, incomplete market requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and multiple project coordination. Independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles to product and process modifications. Exercises independent judgment to define project objectives and engineering / scientific approach. Assignments may require development of unclear objectives and require investigation of multiple variables. Transfer, modify, procure, install, and start up manufacturing processes at suppliers and Pella. Tracks and monitors key project metrics to ensure short and long-term expectations are met. The scope of influence of this position spans manufacturing, engineering, product & process development, material and equipment vendors. Strong influential leadership skills are necessary when prioritizing, planning, and implementing projects. The ability to effectively present information, defend a position and address concerns is key to fostering collaboration. The position is expected to understand and apply safe practices in line with Pella’s safety policies.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD required.
• Competency and developing expertise within multiple disciplines or technologies.
• Pella Project Management.
• Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed, occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required, work environment may be noisy.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfer, modify, procure, install, and start up manufacturing processes at suppliers and Pella.
• Tracks and monitors key project metrics to ensure short and long-term expectations are met.
• 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.
• Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes.
• Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor.
• May supervise non-exempt and hourly employees.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles to product and process modifications.
• Exercises independent judgment to define project objectives and engineering / scientific approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed