Engineer lll

MITER Brands

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • $85,626 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Summary: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.This position has seasoned understanding and knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and can apply them accordingly. Can independently investigate, recommend, and, with oversight, deploy new and/or improved technologies to improve product quality and/or reduce manufacturing costs. Effective in fast-paced and highly multitasked situations. Target-oriented approach and driven to achieve results. Responsibilities:Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by design of experiment, and conducting time studies to model production lines; determining production throughput capabilities and line capacities, space requirements, equipment layouts, workflow, standard manning, labor efficiencies, and identifying bottlenecks and practicing the theory of constraints; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; consulting with equipment vendors and observations from operators.Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; applying lean manufacturing practices.Researches and helps develop short- and long-term strategic improvements to manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, maximize efficiency, improve throughput, increase yields, reduce scrap, and align with business needs.Collaborates with Quality Engineering to define standard work processes to assure product and process quality, including design of testing methods for finished- product and process capabilities.Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules to estimate future requirements.Support Operations by working with Reliability, Automation, and Maintenance teams to keep equipment operational and maximize Operational Equipment Effectiveness.Define and develop specific user requirements for procurement of new equipment, lead Safety, Quality, Operations, Reliability, Automation, Tool Room, and Maintenance teams through Site Acceptance Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing to prove-out equipment capabilities.Finalizes drawings and specifications for new manufacturing equipment or modifications to existing equipment, following established Engineering guidelines for content and format.Supports efforts to set standards for machine/equipment specifications, designs, buyoff criteria, drawings, and other as-required documentation.Lead Root Cause Analysis of manufacturing process problems or quality issues and update processes and/or procedures to reflect continuous improvement.Lead multiple projects at one time to include planning, project, and capital management, purchasing, installing, runoff and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and processes. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related college degree) and minimum 8 years engineering experience.Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Excel and Visio, MS Project or equivalent project management software, AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent modeling software.Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes; automated and manual assembly processes; tooling, die and fixture design; engineering mechanics, heat transfer, electrics and electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics; control system principles and equipment, and statistical process control.Demonstrated knowledge of high mix/volume manufacturing methods, procedures, and cost-reduction techniques in a Lean environment; working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools: including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Cellular Manufacturing and Kaizen events.Experience leading project teams preferred.#MITERopsfl #MITERopseast About Us: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) 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 Industries are 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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