_SUMMARY:_ The Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous IMprovement will perform continuous improvement and capital deployment activities at the site and participate in major projects across the division. This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Analysis, Extrusion and Metal Operations. _OBJECTIVES:_ * Analyze production and maintenance data to identify root cause of down time and scrap and execute irreversible corrective actions and continuous improvement activities. * Lead efforts to improve Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in home site and share results, data and solutions across all sites. * Coordinate with quality, product engineering, and manufacturing operations to identify, prioritize, and execute both process and material pipeline project initiatives. * Support risk analysis on areas that could significantly harm the business and provide input to the development of mitigating strategies. * Provide data driven recommendations for capital optimization and manage capital projects. * Assist in analyzing asset optimization and make/buy decisions. * Provide technical training for site maintenance and production resources as necessary * Improve and maintain documentation for site production assets * Interface with key equipment and tooling suppliers. _KEY RELATIONSHIPS:_ * Plant Manager, Operations Leadership Team and Front Line Staff * Site Maintenance Manager * Divisional Manufacturing Engineering Team Members * External suppliers * Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering, other internal and external materials support providers _EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:_ * Prior experience in manufacturing environment. * Experience in Plastics Extrusion strongly preferred. * Strong technical skills and interpersonal communication skills. * 10- 30% travel involved * Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. * Bachelor's Degree preferably in an engineering discipline. * Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Recruiters: Please note that Associated Materials, Alside and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to AMI or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to jobs at associatedmaterials dot com
