Engineer II

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

SUMMARY

This position, under the direction of the Sr Engineering Manager, is responsible for all aspects of engineering as it relates to supporting the Windows operation.  Activities will include scoping and implementing capital projects and major expense projects, related to material and part development, windows assembly, testing, plant infrastructure, and plant safety.  Other responsibilities will include supporting new technology and material evaluations and new product introductions. The scope of responsibility includes continuous improvement of existing systems, integration of new equipment into the plant, and implementing best practices and processes to improve performance. The incumbent will have primary responsibility to ensure proper design of manufacturing equipment, continuous improvement, project management, safety, and training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads the capital budget planning process for the Windows plants to ensure the success of ‘all projects required to maintain operational readiness by specifying improvements on existing production techniques and to develop new products and production methods.
• Supports new product R&D activities to include evaluating new concepts, sourcing equipment required to make the new products and ensuring the hand off to production has been properly executed.
• Proactively works with manufacturing plants, analyzes and presents data to the manufacturing team to resolve any problems and initiates engineering resolution for production issues.
• Provide CAD support for products, R&D initiatives, CAPEX projects, maintenance, and operations for facilities.
• Recommend and implement improvements in manufacturing processes, equipment design to support improved manufacturing productivity and/or product design and functionality.
• Interface with manufacturing and maintenance personnel to identify opportunities for improvement and support the operations.
• Identifies, plans, executes, and communicates results for process improvement projects that improve business performance in the form of material yields, machine efficiencies and operational costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Min of five years in an engineering position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in manufacturing systems, data collection and statistical analysis in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.  Experience with the manufacture of windows is a plus
• Knowledge and experience in design for manufacturing, quality, service, and design of experiments. 
• Knowledge in failure reporting, diagnostics and data, trend analysis, and corrective action.
• Precise and articulate written and oral communication; ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate individual and group presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiences. 
• Strong computer skills to include  CAD (SolidWorks and or AutoCAD), Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Minitab. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel and/or auto travel will be occasionally be required.  Travel between sites is typically 1 week per month.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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