Process Engineering Technician jobs in Albemarle, NC

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here. 

Job Description

As a Fiberon Engineering Manager you will have the opportunity to be a change agent and drive the continuous improvement efforts in the production of our industry leading wood-alternative decking and cladding. You will lead data-driven safety, quality, and productivity teams using tools including Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma.  You will actively take part in root cause analysis, process documentation, and implementation of corrective actions to solve problems.  You will work with and lead dynamic teams to prepare and implement capital improvement projects and drive the development of capable and robust products and processes. Come work for an organization that values your contributions and strives for continuous improvement through empowered associates.  Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to are:

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers & technicians to design and execute highly efficient processes, and meet goal driven KPIs
• Connect on the floor activities to the strategic business goals of Fiberon and Fortune Brands Innovations
• Demonstrate effective communications with plant associates, key cross-functional teams and leadership
• Develop and roll out clear and concise standards & procedures.
• Select, train, and mentor other engineers and supporting staff.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement (CI) projects
• Support project planning and the timely implementation of new product lines
• Develop and execute project specifications through input from their team and key stakeholders
• Prepare budgets, bids, and reviewing & recommendation of contracts.
• Participate in incident investigations and resolutions
• Model culture of safety - Collaborate and provide input to Safety & leadership teams on reviewing and evaluating ergonomic and safety concerns and risks for all activities and projects

In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to: Lead the transformation in the New London, NC operations as well as company-wide with regards to process engineering. You will drive improvements through all facets of the Value Stream from supplier to customer. This position is essential in developing a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.    

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or technical/scientific discipline
• 10 years of Engineering experience.
• Experience in directly and indirectly leading people & teams, developing standards, reviewing and assessing performance and dealing with conflict. 
• Experience in managing budgets and analyzing cash flow. 
• Knowledge and application of improvement tools including PDCA, SMED, 6 Sigma. 
• Passion and drive to continuously improve plant operations. 
• Polyurethane expertise a plus
• Proven interpersonal & communication skills at all organizational levels
• Proven & effective facilitation, leadership, mentoring, and training skills.
• Knowledge of the ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect outcomes.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.