Plant Process Engineer I

Carroll, IA

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

Responsibilities: Responsible for the design of safe processes and/or equipment. Ensures that ergonomics are considered in all areas of design and that potential safety and health hazard are designed out of the project.

Manages projects from the development of initial business cases through the installation of equipment. Responsible for the implementation of assigned projects within manufacturing and plays a key role in the startup of new processes in production.

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Work hours: Normal + irregular hours/shifts required



SCOPE:

Projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor. Entry level position working within a team environment.



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.



QUALIFICATIONS



EXPERIENCE:

Entry level; 1-3 years combined mechanical or industrial engineering experience. Previous internship or co-op experience required.



EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Responsible for ongoing development of technical and leadership competencies.

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.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Pella Continuous Improvement (CI) / 2P Leader Certification

Leadership competencies: Apply technical and functional expertise, Manage and improve processes, Foster collaboration, Build Relationships, Drive execution

Department of Labor Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act