Job Description
Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us! Who We Are At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America. As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together. POSITION SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer will be directly responsible for the research, identification and data collection related to production processes that will ensure sustained, high-quality production. Identifies advanced improvement processes or projects that will significantly impact organizational objectives. Participate with management team members in continuous improvement activities designed to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase internal / external customer satisfaction in manufacturing and operational processes. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Identify established set up and operating parameters for production lines and compare to actual operating conditions during production. Collaborate with production technicians to identify lines not running within specifications, document operating issues, and notify appropriate supervisors. Coordinate with New Product Development and Engineering on the launch of new products. Conduct problem solving activity with other CI resources and plant engineer resources to address safety / quality issues at the site. Investigate, research, and propose sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Aid in the development of management system processes and metric tracking initiatives. Research and actively participate in the development of quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize production reliability, or minimize costs. Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design. Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility. Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities. Coordinate process re-engineering activities to improve efficiencies and consistency within the operation. Monitors and benchmarks performance against the business strategy metrics and collaborates with the site maintenance and operations on continuous improvement opportunities. Promote the diagnosis of work-flow impediments and other wastes throughout the business and provide guidance on appropriate tools to eliminate them. Facilitate training of operators to create products effectively and efficiently on time-in full and on budget. Review's activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives. Meet and exceed assigned KPI metrics and regularly reviews performance with the team Be visible, approachable and a role model leader for your team and within the site. Improve product quality, lead time, turnover, safety, and performance. Communicate effectively both with the team, site, and the larger Manufacturing Operations team. Maintain an accident-free workplace while complying with OSHA standards. Ability to travel 50% of the time and to alternate working shifts. Perform other activities as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: A University or College degree/diploma in a related field such as mechanical, electrical or Industrial Engineering required. 3+ years of experience required MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL 50% to other manufacturing plants Above average skills with Microsoft suite of tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent professional presentation and verbal communication skills. Skilled at identifying customer needs and designing business processes and solutions to meet internal/external customer requirements. Demonstrates innovative thinking and initiative in the analysis, planning and development of projects. Sense of urgency and self-motivation. Ability to wo