Manufacturing Engineer 3 - PGT Innovations

This position has seasoned understanding and knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and can apply them accordingly. Can independently investigate, recommend, and, with oversight, deploy new and/or improved technologies to improve product quality and/or reduce manufacturing costs.  Effective in fast-paced and highly multitasked situations.  Target-oriented approach and driven to achieve results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by design of experiment, and conducting time studies to model production lines; determining production throughput capabilities and line capacities, space requirements, equipment layouts, workflow, standard manning, labor efficiencies, and identifying bottlenecks and practicing the theory of constraints; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; consulting with equipment vendors and observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; applying lean manufacturing practices.
• Researches and helps develop short- and long-term strategic improvements to manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, maximize efficiency, improve throughput, increase yields, reduce scrap, and align with business needs.
• Collaborates with Quality Engineering to define standard work processes to assure product and process quality, including design of testing methods for finished- product and process capabilities.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules to estimate future requirements.
• Support Operations by working with Reliability, Automation, and Maintenance teams to keep equipment operational and maximize Operational Equipment Effectiveness.
• Define and develop specific user requirements for procurement of new equipment, lead Safety, Quality, Operations, Reliability, Automation, Tool Room, and Maintenance teams through Site Acceptance Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing to prove-out equipment capabilities.
• Finalizes drawings and specifications for new manufacturing equipment or modifications to existing equipment, following established Engineering guidelines for content and format.
• Supports efforts to set standards for machine/equipment specifications, designs, buyoff criteria, drawings, and other as-required documentation.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis of manufacturing process problems or quality issues and update processes and/or procedures to reflect continuous improvement.
• Lead multiple projects at one time to include planning, project, and capital management, purchasing, installing, runoff and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide mentorship Mfg. Engineer – Level I, II, and others as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Leading project teams.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related college degree) and minimum 8 years engineering experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Excel and Visio, MS Project or equivalent project management software, AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent modeling software.   
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes; automated and manual assembly processes; tooling, die and fixture design; engineering mechanics, heat transfer, electrics and electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics; control system principles and equipment, and statistical process control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high mix/volume manufacturing methods, procedures, and cost-reduction techniques in a Lean environment; working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools: including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Cellular Manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Experience leading project teams preferred.

Mathematical Skills

• Proficient in college-level Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Statics and Mechanics, and Physics.

Reasoning Ability 

• Must be able to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Must be able to gather information to assess priorities.
• Ability to set and meet high standards for oneself and others.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong logic skills to understand and organize workflow.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office environment with frequent sitting at desk in adjustable office chair.
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with cement flooring, warehouse setting with specific safety-regulated walking areas.
• Frequent walking, standing in both office and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
• Occasional need to access confined space areas.
• Occasional reaching, both overhead and horizontal, with extended reaching as required.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment.
• Frequent use of peripheral eye capability and focused eye capability, while assessing automation issues on manufacturing floor.
• Occasional hand/wrist/finger coordination when troubleshooting process automation issues which involve large and small machinery with moving parts.
• Constant oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as office telephone, cellular phone, and radio transmitters.
• Consistent daily attendance required to ensure timely processing of weekly payroll.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel occasionally domestically.

Occasional:  activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent:  activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization’s portfolio. MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

We have one purpose: Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.

PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.

It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.

Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.

WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.

We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.

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