Product Engineer I

Description

The Product Engineer I will be responsible for driving solutions to achieve top company goals by leading projects, supporting operations, and coordinating with all business functions. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of equipment. 
• Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods. 
• Support Production and maintenance operations. 
• Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas. 
• Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned area. 
• Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects. 
• Develop and drive metrics in conjunction with Production Teams. 
• Design processes that satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety laws. 
• Communicate projects and progress to all levels of company. 
• Potential to travel to other manufacturing sites.
• Maintain technical documentation for existing processes. 
• Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Characteristics

• Accepts responsibility, holds himself/herself accountable for performance
• Self-starter, who takes the initiative and possesses a strong work ethic
• Creative problem solver, visionary, detail-oriented, solutions-focused
• High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Team player throughout the organization 
• High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty 
• Business-oriented, client-service mindset 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 7+ Years in technical role 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team 
• Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and ready to delve into projects to accomplish company’s strategic goals 
• Experience working with manufacturing and assembly processes; wood industry experience preferred 
• Capability of handling projects on time and within budget 
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills 
• Strong Computer skills 
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.