JELD-WEN, Inc. · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer
Pottsville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelJELD-WEN, Inc. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to support their Pottsville facility by identifying opportunities for improvement and enhancing manufacturing quality, delivery, and cost.
CommunitiesFurnitureManufacturingWood Processing
Responsibilities
Support production areas with the aim of resolving assembly and manufacturability issues
Confer with shop floor and support functions to assist in resolving manufacturing problems using lean and six sigma methodologies
Observe and analyze current methods/processes to make recommendations in areas of improvement to bring about work simplification and standardization, quality improvement, and cost reduction
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
Assist with training group managers and hourly associates on new manufacturing processes
Qualification
Required
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, time management tools
Proficient with Rockwell Automation software, such as Studio5000, FactoryTalk View Studio and similar
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the industrial manufacturing area
Demonstrated ability to apply critical Engineering thought processes to engineer, design, develop, recommend, and implement strategies and programs that address manufacturing operations
Able to interface with outside suppliers and be able to co-design component parts with vendors if needed, or as directed by senior engineers
Fundamental understanding and application of tolerance and datum's and how to apply them in Engineering and manufacturing
Outstanding written and oral communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy to include cross-functional teams
BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related technical degree. And/or Equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Basic knowledge of manufacturing process improvement techniques utilizing engineering methodologies a plus, including, but not limited to Continuous Improvements, SQDCI, Lean Six Sigma, TPS, etc
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition Software a plus
Mechatronics
Benefits
Medical & dental
Generous leave policies
Retirement program
Company
JELD-WEN, Inc.
JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors.
Founded in 1960
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$560.6M2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Secondary· $210.6M
2017-01-26IPO
Leadership Team
William Christensen
Chief Executive Officer
Jas Hayes
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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