Plant Process Engineer

Plant Process Engineer I

Carroll, IA

Summary of 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 & 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 engineering experience. Previous intern or co-op experience preferred.

Education & Development:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Math, or relevant Science or combination of education and experience. 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

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.