SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer contributes to project identification and definition.  Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. The scope of influence of this position will span Manufacturing, Quality, Corporate Engineering, Product Planning, IT, and Finance. Achievement of plant productivity goals is a key objective.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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. 
• Serves as a resource to others as assigned, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with projects.
• Leads and coordinates all Continuous Improvement activities (daily activities, events, projects, and training) in assigned plant and ensures follow-up activities are completed and realized gains are maintained. 
• Responsible to foster and grow the continuous improvement culture (TPS) through developing problem solving and lean process improvement skills in the plant exempt and hourly team.
• Project identification as well as personally leading and/or sponsoring Kaizen teams will be key activities.
• Building excitement to inspire plant team continuous improvement activities is also a key role.
• This position plays a key role in carrying out the organizations strategies to improve value to our customers by eliminating waste in processes.
• Participates in or directs activities to improve products, processes and/or equipment through application of Kaizen techniques, including Product/Process Preparation events, 5S, standard work, and Value Stream Mapping, setup reduction, Lean Sigma, and other Lean tools.
• Responsible for other projects/duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.