Pella Corporation
Job Title - Process Engineer
Location - Pella, Iowa
SUMMARY PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsibilities across all phases of assigned engineering projects to ensure the objectives of quality, time, and cost are met.
- Prepares project schedules and reviews cost estimates, compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes appropriation requests.
- Responsible for effective communication of engineering information among team members.
- Follows the structure of the Pella Project Management, Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems throughout project execution.
- Investigates problems and requirements of projects and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE:
Projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor. Entry level position working within a team environment.
SUPERVISING OTHERS:
Primarily an individual contributor role; may supervise non-exempt and hourly employees.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:
- Performs work which requires direct application of engineering skills to conventional types of tasks, some having complex features.
- Begins to develop competency in multiple engineering technologies.
- Gains exposure to Pella's application of engineering technologies within the fenestration industry.
- Learns how to apply engineering tools to deliver business results.
JUDGMENT:
- Evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
- Assignments have clear, specific objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables.
Responsibilities:
- Transfer, modify, procure, install, and start up manufacturing processes at suppliers and Pella.
- The scope of this position spans manufacturing, engineering, product development, material and equipment vendors.
- Collaboration skills are necessary when prioritizing, planning and implementing projects.
- The ability to effectively present information, defend a position and address concerns is key to driving execution.
- The position is expected to understand and apply safe practices in line with Pella’s safety policies.
Supervisory responsibilities: None.
Work hours: Normal + irregular hours/shifts required
Travel expectations: 5% to 40% varies dependent upon role & project assignments: divisional, corporate
Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD required. Microsoft Project preferred.
Technical / functional skills: Developing skills within multiple disciplines or technologies.
Safety: Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed, occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required, work environment is noisy.