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KATERRA is a technology company transforming property development, design, and construction - from start to finish. We are building an entirely new kind of company that brings together expertise in design, technology, material sourcing, manufacturing, and construction as a single integrated offering. With this unique approach, we have the opportunity to design and build beyond compromise. Beautiful, efficient, sustainable–we can do it all. The era of design concessions is over. At KATERRA, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence. One of KATERRA's cultural principles is Diversity. We believe different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. KATERRA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. KATERRA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences Manufacturing Process Engineer The Manufacturing Process Engineer position is responsible for the optimization of manufacturing processes used to produce building component products, while ensuring that all safety, quality, cost and efficiency goals are achieved. The ideal candidate will utilize lean manufacturing tools to continuously improve manufacturing processes and will use data to drive decision making and support. This person is knowledgeable about data analytics and has demonstrated exceptional results in continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Safety first, no exceptions.
- Demonstrating and leading by example, in the pursuit of producing Right the First Time, Safely and Efficiently.
- Supports manufacturing processes.
- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; collaborating with equipment vendors.
- Improves manufacturing process efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout through Value Stream Mapping and other lean manufacturing techniques.
- Optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure the highest levels of product quality, manufacturing lead-times reductions and lowest cost manufacturing techniques through the use of lean manufacturing tools; 6S, Kaizens, Six Sigma and Total Quality Management applications as applicable.
- Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
- Monitors and improve the safety, output and efficiency of manufacturing processes through the measurement of key process indicators (KPI’s) in support of the overall organization.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2-5 years in a manufacturing role preferred, with recent college graduates being considered.
- Green or Black Belt certification in lean / six sigma techniques is desired.
- Unfailing focus on customer service with a proven ability to deliver quality results on-time.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, as well as hourly staff.
- Passion for Katerra’s mission and real belief in the company’s value proposition.
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Wood Science, Renewable Materials or related technical field.
- Experience utilizing software platforms such as, Minitab, SAP, Arena Simulation, MS Power BI, and MS Visio, is highly desired.
- Hard working, friendly, highly flexible and adaptive, results-oriented, passionate.
- A self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an organizationally young entrepreneurial environment.
- Intellectually curious and interested in learning all aspects of the organization and the industry.
- Solutions-focused and a proactive self-starter who is always looking for opportunities to improve the organization and solve problems.
- An excellent communicator who seeks first to understand, then to be understood.
- Able to handle multiple initiatives while meeting all deadlines.
- Flexible and able to change directions quickly.
- Data-focused with an incredible attention to detail.
- Exemplifies Katerra Cultural and People Principles.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, learning and successfully working in multicultural environments.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that KATERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, KATERRA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, KATERRA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of KATERRA.