Job Description
Summary Pay Range : $85,000 - $107,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation's largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our Milgard Windows and Doors Tacoma, WA location.
The Manufacturing Engineer will enhance our production system's quality and productivity while minimizing waste. This role involves designing improvements for tooling to boost production efficiency.
Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing!
Why work at MITER Brands?
Responsibilities - Observe operations through detailed steps or processes, collect and correlate data, and implement process improvements at the plant location.
- Experience in cost initiatives with the capability to complete Return on Investment (ROI) assessments.
- Collaborate with product development and production teams to determine optimal methods for new products, with a focus on continuously improving processes.
- Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to enhance the deployment, sustainability, and consistency of process improvements across various locations.
- Help develop automation to enhance safety, reduce defects, and boost productivity.
- Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data, including production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to optimize worker and equipment utilization.
- Recommend methods to improve efficiency while reducing waste. Conduct elemental breakdowns to assess efficiency opportunities, reorganize workflow, and relocate workstations to drive operational excellence.
- Approve Deviation Forms.
- Develop and implement standard work across all lines with appropriate audits to ensure consistent application.
- Assist with line balancing, automation, troubleshooting, and time studies.
- Facilitate and teach Continuous Improvement processes, design tools/fixtures, and time study skills.
- Update and maintain facility layout drawings.
- Participate in daily Gemba walks.
Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong understanding and application of Continuous Improvement, Lean Methods, and Process Automation
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks other applicable computer skills.
- Ability to implement changes through location Operations teams without having direct management responsibility for these teams.
- Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
About Us As our Talent Acquisition Team is centralizing, we take a stance to abide by the US Pay Transparency Laws. Since states have different requirements and we conduct business in multiple states across the US, we have a standard practice to have benefits and pay ranges on all of our job postings. CLICK HERE for details.
Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.
- Three comprehensive Medical plan options
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and paid Holidays
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Teladoc
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Team Member Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Yearly Wellness Clinic
MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT, is an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.
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