Process Engineer

About Your Future with Distribution International

Are you looking for a career with an industry leader that drives the future of energy-efficient insulation and building material products? Is being part of a company that is recognized as a “Great Place to Work” of value to you? Look no further! At Distribution International, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our values of integrity and innovation by delivering solutions that make a difference in the communities we serve. Here, you are part of a company that rewards your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your career.

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

At DI, our Fabrication business creates insulation specifically ordered for any unique situation As a Process Engineer, you will work closely with key fabrication shops to drive improvement in material and labor utilization. Our Process Engineers work closely with the fabrication, pricing, and sales teams to develop project pricing while managing our standard costs including the master database, time, tools, and processes. This role is crucial to the success of our business as it plays directly into the efficiency of our company.

• Maintain Fabrication cost models and keeps standards up to date with time and material studies.

• Work with the pricing team and local fabrication shops on major proposals.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

• Research and develop new manufacturing methods to reduce lead times, costs, and improve quality.

• Identify key site capacity constraints and provide timely solutions.

• Manage continuous improvement project pipeline to prioritize projects in relation to cost, benefit, and effort.

• Facilitate Kaizen events for rapid process improvements.

• Uses Lean Six Sigma tools and other manufacturing methodology to measure, understand, control and improve process variability and efficiency.

• Document quality assurance activities, create reports, and track KPIs for management review

• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce costs

• implement quality control methodologies, checklists, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements

• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal and external quality standards

• Perform root cause analysis on defects and non-conformances, and recommend corrective and preventive actions

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality

• Any other duty, task, or responsibilities as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.

• If operating a Company Vehicle, a valid driver’s license will be required.

• 5 years of manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience in Insulation industry preferred.

• Good command of MS Office programs.

• ERP (SXE) or other reporting tools knowledge.

• Knowledgeable with ACAD, Visio, or other design applications.

• Knowledgeable with modeling software (i.e. Arena, MPX).

• Strong ERP and Oracle experience

• Problem soling including 8D reporting

• Minitab

• Creating report in PowerBI

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Travel Requirements

Type of Travel Required: Local                    

Amount of Travel Required: <10%

Physical Requirements

Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted to load and unload various products. Climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stand to perform daily work and ladder climbing, as needed.

Your Benefits

We care about the health and safety of all employees and provide a range of benefits to assist in prioritizing your wellbeing. Listed below are a few of our available benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Strive Wellness Program

• 401(k) Matching

• Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO) for all positions

• AssuredExcellence®: minimal to no cost medical care and prescription drugs

• Flexib