Process Engineer

Distribution International•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Distribution International (DI), our Fabrication business creates insulation specifically ordered for any unique situation. As a Process Engineer, you will work closely with key fabrication shops to drive improvement in material and labor utilization. Our Process Engineers work closely with the fabrication, pricing, and sales teams to develop project pricing while managing our standard costs including the master database, time, tools, and processes. This role is crucial to the success of our business as it plays directly into the efficiency of our company.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age.
If operating a Company Vehicle, a valid driver’s license will be required.
5 years of manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in Insulation industry preferred.
Good command of MS Office programs.
ERP (SXE) or other reporting tools knowledge.
Knowledgeable with ACAD, Visio, or other design applications.
Knowledgeable with modeling software (i.e. Arena, MPX).
Strong ERP and Oracle experience
Problem solving including 8D reporting
Minitab
Creating report in PowerBI
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree

Responsibilities

Maintain Fabrication cost models and keeps standards up to date with time and material studies.
Work with the pricing team and local fabrication shops on major proposals.
Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
Research and develop new manufacturing methods to reduce lead times, costs, and improve quality.
Identify key site capacity constraints and provide timely solutions.
Manage continuous improvement project pipeline to prioritize projects in relation to cost, benefit, and effort.
Facilitate Kaizen events for rapid process improvements.
Uses Lean Six Sigma tools and other manufacturing methodology to measure, understand, control and improve process variability and efficiency.
Document quality assurance activities, create reports, and track KPIs for management review
Implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce costs
Implement quality control methodologies, checklists, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements
Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal and external quality standards
Perform root cause analysis on defects and non-conformances, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality
Any other duty, task, or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision
Strive Wellness Program
401(k) Matching
Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO) for all positions
AssuredExcellence®: minimal to no cost medical care and prescription drugs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Healthcare and Dependent care
Health Spending Account (HSA): with employer contribution
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): in-person counseling, assistance and resources for family matters, legal and financial issues, etc.
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Military Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Length of Service Award