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Form of workEngineer III - Distribution Quality
As the #1 most preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country* Pella leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation is comprised of the Pella Family of Brands and remains a privately owned company with a robust product offering and national distribution.
With 19 manufacturing locations, 11,000 + team members and more than 250 showrooms in the U.S. and Canada, Pella was named a top employer by Forbes and Newsweek in 2023. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, we want you to do the work you're most proud of. That's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development. Together, with talent just like you, we are building the future of windows and doors. Ready to join us?
SUMMARY
Responsible for the deployment of a Quality System including the development and oversight of the Pella Warehouse annual quality plan.
Responsible for moderately complex engineering projects. Coordinates work within the scope of assigned projects to ensure objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time are met. Responsible for effective communication of engineering information among team members. Follows the structure of Pella's Safety, Quality, Project Management & Continuous Improvement Systems from concept through project execution. May supervise assigned technical team members and coordinates their work within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Serves as a resource to others as assigned, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to project identification and definition. Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
COMPETENCIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
WORK RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel 25-35%
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
As the #1 most preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country* Pella leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation is comprised of the Pella Family of Brands and remains a privately owned company with a robust product offering and national distribution.
With 19 manufacturing locations, 11,000 + team members and more than 250 showrooms in the U.S. and Canada, Pella was named a top employer by Forbes and Newsweek in 2023. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, we want you to do the work you're most proud of. That's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development. Together, with talent just like you, we are building the future of windows and doors. Ready to join us?
SUMMARY
Responsible for the deployment of a Quality System including the development and oversight of the Pella Warehouse annual quality plan.
Responsible for moderately complex engineering projects. Coordinates work within the scope of assigned projects to ensure objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time are met. Responsible for effective communication of engineering information among team members. Follows the structure of Pella's Safety, Quality, Project Management & Continuous Improvement Systems from concept through project execution. May supervise assigned technical team members and coordinates their work within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Serves as a resource to others as assigned, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to project identification and definition. Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Manage and improve processes to uphold warehouse and trailer quality standards.
- Establish and provide quality related documents to the manufacturing floor such as work instructions, control plans, and visual aids.
- Track and monitor key quality performance metrics in order to reduce shipping defects.
- The scope of influence of this position spans manufacturing, engineering, product development, plant warehouses, and sales branches.
- The ability to effectively present information, defend a position and address concerns is key to fostering collaboration.
- Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required.
- Proven experience beyond education to support and deliver high quality products and processes through the application of engineering principles.
- Independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles to product and process modifications.
- Exercises independent judgment to define project objectives and engineering / scientific approach.
- Assignments may require development of unclear objectives and require investigation of multiple variables.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years combined engineering experience.
- Engineering statistics (Lean Sigma tools)
- Lean Sigma Green Belt certification and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
- Apply technical and functional expertise, Manager and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Establish plans, Coach and develop people, Lead courageously
- Microsoft Office applications and minitab
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, or relevant Science or combination of education and experience. Responsible for ongoing development of technical and leadership competencies.
COMPETENCIES
- Apply Technical and Functional Expertise
- Manage and Improve Processes
- Foster Collaboration
- Build Relationships
- Drive Execution
- Innovation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
WORK RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
INTERNAL
- Manufacturing
- Procurement
- Logistics
EXTERNAL
- Customers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel 25-35%
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
