Project Engineer at American Woodmark in Winchester, Virginia

Job Description:

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Project Engineer is responsible for the overall Coordination of projects assigned by the Director of Project Engineering to support meeting and/or exceeding established goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Experience

* 2-5 years of manufacturing project engineering experience; wood related preferred.
* Must have experience in material flows, continuous improvement practices; and process analysis.
* Six Sigma training is a plus
* Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel-Extensive MS Project software experience.

* Must be cost management focused
* Ability to manage multiple projects at a time

Skills

* MS Project software proficient
* Auto-Cad light proficient
* Track record of successful project management
* Experience in working in a team environment

* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment
* Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills
* Demonstrated problem solving skills
* Must have excellent communication and influencing abilities
* Ability to be flexible

Education

* Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Develops detailed project plans, presents plans to management, and executes plans in a timely manner
* Implements all capital projects for the Plant
* Defines and maintains all drawing and work flow documentation of Plant operations
* Leads the plant implementation team in implementing new products and/or processes
* Participates in company IP calls and communications
* Performs time studies and identifies standard operating practices
* Assists in defining improved process flows to support the plant operations and continual improvement process
* Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects
* Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping

* Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
* Perform other tasks as directed by the Director of Project Engineering
* Supervisory Responsibilities:

* This position will not have direct reports

SCOPE & EXPECATIONS:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, walk, talk or hear.
* The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
* Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
* Reports to: Director, Project Engineering
* Travel Requirements:

* Travel of up to 50% may be required to other manufacturing locations.
* Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

* Competitive Compensation
* Health Care Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation Days
* Paid Sick Days
* 401(k) Match
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance when available

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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