Eng, III - Product

Pella Corporation • Pella, IA

8d • 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. 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. Develop and implement design changes for productivity, customer service, new product development, and quality improvements. Manage projects of varying levels in parallel. Implements product designs within the schedule and budget parameters. Identifies and communicates implementation problems or resource issues that may affect the schedule or budget. Analyzes the risks of new designs or processes and communicates results to Project / Sr. engineer. Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design. Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years combined engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, or relevant Science or combination of education and experience.
• Technical / functional skills: Fluid with Solid Edge, Familiar with Thermal modeling, Microsoft Office applications and Minitab.
• Leadership competencies: Apply technical and functional expertise, Manage and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Establish plans, Coach and develop people, Lead courageously, Drive execution.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Project preferred.
• Lean Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design changes for productivity, customer service, new product development, and quality improvements.
• Manage projects of varying levels in parallel.
• Implements product designs within the schedule and budget parameters.
• Identifies and communicates implementation problems or resource issues that may affect the schedule or budget.
• Analyzes the risks of new designs or processes and communicates results to Project / Sr. engineer.
• Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level