Product Engineer I
About The Position
The Product Engineer I will be responsible for driving solutions to achieve top company goals by leading projects, supporting operations, and coordinating with all business functions. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of equipment. Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods. Support Production and maintenance operations. Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas. Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned area. Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects. Develop and drive metrics in conjunction with Production Teams. Design processes that satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety laws. Communicate projects and progress to all levels of company. Potential to travel to other manufacturing sites. Maintain technical documentation for existing processes. Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 7+ Years in technical role
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and ready to delve into projects to accomplish company’s strategic goals
- Experience working with manufacturing and assembly processes; wood industry experience preferred
- Capability of handling projects on time and within budget
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
- Strong Computer skills
- All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.
Nice To Haves
- wood industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of equipment.
- Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods.
- Support Production and maintenance operations.
- Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas.
- Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned area.
- Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects.
- Develop and drive metrics in conjunction with Production Teams.
- Design processes that satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety laws.
- Communicate projects and progress to all levels of company.
- Maintain technical documentation for existing processes.
- Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
