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.

Primary Purpose:

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting technical projects and acting as a technical resource in the development of manufacturing processes. This position offers a diverse range of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. In this role you will be qualifying, planning, and executing key manufacturing projects as a participant and leader on cross functional project teams.

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 engineering experience supporting and leading technical projects
* Experience in material flows, continuous improvement practices; and process analysis preferred
* Project Management training and experience preferred
* Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma training is a plus

Skills

* Auto-Cad light proficient
* Project management or project planning - scheduling
* Experience in working in a team environment

* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment
* Strong Planning/Organization, Time Management and Communication skills
* Demonstrated problem solving skills
* Flexibility in work responsibilities

Education

* Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar technical degree)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

* Develop manufacturing process performance requirements
* Develop detailed project plans, present plans to management, and execute plans in a timely manner
* Lead Project Teams and Oversee implementation of key projects
* Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping

* 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.
* Reports to: Engineering Group Manager
* Travel Requirements:

* Travel of up to 30% 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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