Field Project Manager - Décor Installation
About The Position
The Field Project Manager is a leadership role within idX’s Research & Development team, focused on process innovation that improves product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance. The role takes concepts from development through production, collaborates with Engineering, Operations, and Product Development teams, serves as a technical expert, and drives projects from ideation through implementation. The position leads development and implementation of manufacturing processes, technologies, and products; identifies opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and process performance; researches technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods; and evaluates equipment, tooling, and process enhancements. It also manages strategic R&D initiatives from concept development and laboratory testing through full-scale production, coordinates cross-functional resources, monitors progress and outcomes, and communicates recommendations to leadership. The role analyzes manufacturing challenges, designs and executes experimental trials, interprets technical data, supports new-product introductions, and ensures processes consistently meet quality, performance, and customer expectations. It also develops knowledge of customer requirements, testing methods, and end-use applications, stays current on industry developments, and prepares technical reports and project documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong technical foundation and ability to solve complex process and manufacturing challenges.
- Experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or R&D environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Degree concentration in Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics, or a related Engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in profile extrusion, plastics manufacturing, product development, or process engineering.
- Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Proven success leading process improvement, continuous improvement, or manufacturing optimization initiatives.
- Knowledge of UFP Industries products, manufacturing operations, and company culture.
Responsibilities
- Drive development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, technologies, and products.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and overall process performance.
- Research emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.
- Evaluate and recommend equipment, tooling, and process enhancements.
- Partner with Engineering leadership to define, prioritize, and execute strategic R&D initiatives.
- Lead projects from concept development and laboratory testing through full-scale production implementation.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure successful project execution and measurable results.
- Monitor project progress, analyze outcomes, and communicate recommendations to leadership teams.
- Analyze manufacturing challenges and develop sustainable, long-term solutions.
- Design and execute experimental trials to validate new processes and product improvements.
- Collect, interpret, and present technical data to support business and operational decisions.
- Support the successful introduction of new products into production environments.
- Develop an understanding of customer requirements, testing methodologies, and end-use applications.
- Ensure processes consistently produce products that meet quality, performance, and customer expectations.
- Stay current on industry trends, manufacturing technologies, and best practices.
- Prepare technical reports, project updates, and supporting documentation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
- Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
