Company Description

With new ownership and supportive leadership at the helm since early 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged—they’re valued—this is the place for you. At Associated Materials, you will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what’s possible.

Job Description

The CI Manufacturing Engineer for the Windows Plant in Kinston, NC is responsible for working on the plant floor, identifying areas of improvement and facilitating the overall production objectives of the plant. In addition, aligning with the production areas and in-line with building strong relationships with the cross functional leadership team at the plant. It is a role where we ar seeking someone who enjoys "hands on" opportunities to use their engineering expertise to align a smoother operation and drive efficiency.

OBJECTIVES

• Reduces machine downtime, and maintains/develops effective standard work adhering to safe work environment.
• Supports the Value Stream by recommending and implementing methods for eliminating waste such as restructuring jobs, reorganizing work flow, reallocating tools/equipment.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads efforts to reduce equipment down time by being the one that gets it done.
• Develops and recommends equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis and proposals for integrating machinery, equipment and tooling into the manufacturing process
• Monitor and evaluate production efficiency including but not limited to: scrap generation, identifying ways to reduce scrap and ensuring product quality standards.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling and installing components.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and confirming fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
• Provide necessary support to maintain and utilize the maintenance software to better coordinate work orders, repair requests, parts inventory and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Managing, motivating subordinates to reach peak performance.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Plant, Employee and Manufacturing Management
• Fabrication, Paint Line, Warehouse
• Plant Maintenance and Safety Leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,
• 5+ years of experience in equipment maintenance and process improvement
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office is important
• Excellent communication skills for this hands-on role
• Lean Manufacturing background preferred

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Additional Information

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products—and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!