Engineer III - Distribution Quality

As the #1 most preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country* Pella leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation is comprised of the Pella Family of Brands and remains a privately owned company with a robust product offering and national distribution.  

With 19 manufacturing locations, 11,000 + team members and more than 250 showrooms in the U.S. and Canada, Pella was named a top employer by Forbes and Newsweek in 2023. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023. 

At Pella, we want you to do the work you’re most proud of. That’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development. Together, with talent just like you, we are building the future of windows and doors. Ready to join us?

SUMMARY

Responsible for the deployment of a Quality System including the development and oversight of the Pella Warehouse annual quality plan.

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.  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

Contributes to project identification and definition.  Develops, implements and/or supports assigned technologies, products, and processes. Responsible for other projects as assigned by supervisor.

• Manage and improve processes to uphold warehouse and trailer quality standards.
• Establish and provide quality related documents to the manufacturing floor such as work instructions, control plans, and visual aids.
• Track and monitor key quality performance metrics in order to reduce shipping defects.
• The scope of influence of this position spans manufacturing, engineering, product development, plant warehouses, and sales branches.
• The ability to effectively present information, defend a position and address concerns is key to fostering collaboration. 
• Periodically exposed to machinery where safe operating procedures must be followed.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required.
• Proven experience beyond education to support and deliver high quality products and processes through the application of engineering principles.
• 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.