Manufacturing Services Engineer

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Program Manager of the North America Doors group, the Manufacturing Services Engineer will implement and lead multiple Capital and productivity projects. This position is seated in Grinnell, IA. This candidate will also be responsible for Goal Deployment implementation at assigned facilities within their region and implementing projects of various size and scale, complexity and duration to deliver process improvement solutions and operational excellence to the various JELD-WEN plants. This position will direct and coordinate cross-functional teams and activities to complete assigned projects that are of significant complexity and value to ensure that projects are completed within prescribed contractual requirements, time frames, and funding parameters while employing Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean Six Sigma and SQDCI methodologies at all JELD-WEN manufacturing facilities in North America.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as the driving force and champion of executing organizational integration, capital equipment purchases and standardized roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for all programs and projects of the JELD-WEN product lines.
• Drive Goal Deployment Process implementation at assigned facilities.
• Plan and control the procurement process of capital equipment, materials and services. Ensure the equipment and/or services are delivered on time, on budget, and meet all JELD-WEN standards/specifications to ensure program success.
• Oversee and work with cross-functional teams to identify tasks, build and manage program plans, identify, assign and commit functional resources to meet organization productivity commitments, goals and objectives.
• Incorporate Lean Six Sigma and SQDCI methodologies into programs and projects.
• Meet with and provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams. Work cooperatively with senior leaders and multiple manufacturing locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Operations, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Mechanical, or related Engineering Degree required.
• 3 – 5 years experience using Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPS, SQDCI, Six Sigma, etc.) to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory a must.
• People management experience preferred
• Strong multi-project management skills and experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing multiple significant-scale projects from definition through implementation involving internal personnel and third-party contractors.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to work across the organization and interact/influence/negotiate effectively with Senior Management and with all levels of management at multiple facilities/locations.
• Experience with operational analysis tools and development methodologies and matrix tools (i.e. measurement systems, business redesigns, service models, financial models, work and process flow diagrams).
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and operational procedure manuals.
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other directors, plant managers and senior executives of the company.
• The ability to effectuate operational changes as needed and as directed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other JELD-WEN position applicable computer software and hardware applications.
• Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity, ethical standards, and confidentiality.
• Travel required: 50% to 80%.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Lean Manufacturing: 1 year
• Manufacturing Engineering: 1 year
• Six Sigma: 1 year