Process Engineer III

Gettysburg, PA

Relocation Package Available 

SUMMARY PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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. 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 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

SCOPE:

Contributes to project identification and definition. Normally works under the guidance of a supervisor.  Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISING OTHERS:

Primarily an individual contributor role; however, capable of leading a team in technical projects. May supervise non-exempt and hourly employees.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:

Proven experience beyond education to support and deliver high quality products and processes through the application of engineering principles.  Exhibits competency and begins to develop expertise in multiple engineering technologies. Performs work which involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, incomplete market requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and multiple project coordination.

JUDGMENT:

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.