Job Title:               Plant Process Engineer

Job Codes:             05026

FSLA Status:          Exempt                                                                 

Target Band:         4 - Supervisory/Administrative                                                                        

Reports To:            Derek Anderson

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.

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

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. 

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:  Pella CI / 2P Leader Certification

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