This role will Support the key fundamentals of manufacturing: Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction initiatives through process development and process improvement projects. Projects are driven by process improvement, operations capital investment plan, overall ROI, product development initiatives and the operations business plan.

• Identifying, initiating, leading, and supporting the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and projects that add value through improving performance, product and process quality, safety, and cost. Working cross functionally to address immediate opportunities and projects.
• Participating and leading Lean Manufacturing events, including Kaizen improvement events, Value Stream Mapping Events & line balancing in operations, 5S, ergonomics/safety and workstation design.
• Developing area layouts to maximize area square footage and improve safety, product flow and improve the performance of the area.
• Creating and improving documentation associated with the process such as Standard Operating Procedures and job aids. Perform training sessions related to process changes, lean concepts, quality control process and advocating for continuous improvement.
• Working directly with maintenance in improving line equipment reliability and safety enhancements in their own lines.
• Lead problem-solving sessions using DMAIC methodology.
• Work to resolve promptly daily production/quality issues, driving to discover the root causes with containment actions and countermeasures for problem reduction and elimination.
• Work closely with Research and Development (R&D) to improve product performance.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical/Industrial preferred)
• 2-4  years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 
• A passion for Lean Manufacturing including Kaizen improvement events, VSM/line balancing in operations, 5S, ergonomics/safety & workstation design, Six Sigma a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD and solid modeling is desirable (Inventor a plus)
• Understanding and working knowledge of ISO regulations or other quality operating systems as related to manufacturing. Experience writing deviations and corrective actions to quality issues.
• Demonstrated background in writing/ maintaining Standard Work Procedures, job aids; development of PFMEA and Control Plan; Cost Reduction through process optimization
• Experience in Engineering Change Orders (ECO) implementation, doing time studies, creating / updating Bill of Materials (BOM) and labor routings and corrective actions for product performance
• Excellent project management skills desired; Experience performing cost-benefit analysis and working with Finance to validate and writing capital equipment specifications and justifications
• The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be highly motivated and results oriented, organized, creative, and work effectively in a participative environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required (verbally & written)

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine. 
 
For more than 100 years, we've been designing, building, and engineering premier products. Today, in our 16 locations across North America, we manufacture Marvin's portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands.
 
Together, we live our values and enjoy a culture that feels like home. Our better living approach to benefits supports you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! A few unique offerings include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- $$ Annual profit sharing - get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
- Giving at Marvin - join coordinated volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship
When you belong to the Marvin team, it's all part of the package. Apply today!

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.