Process Engineer I - Pella, IA

Socket.dev; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an entry-level engineer to support projects across all phases, focusing on maintaining quality, schedule, and cost targets. The role involves preparing schedules, compiling cost data, and writing appropriation requests while communicating with team members.

The position follows established Pella project management, safety, and quality systems, and may include supervising non-exempt hourly staff as needed.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple phases of assigned engineering projects to meet quality, time, and cost targets.
• Prepare schedules and cost estimates, compile required data, and write appropriation requests.
• Communicate engineering information clearly among team members.
• Follow Pella Project Management, Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems in project execution.
• Investigate project requirements and develop economical solutions within personnel and environmental considerations.
• Projects and tasks are assigned by supervisor; entry-level role within a team environment.
• May supervise non-exempt and hourly employees.
• Apply engineering skills to conventional tasks and begin to develop competency across multiple technologies.
• Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques with minor adaptations and clear objectives.

Job description

SUMMARY

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities across all phases of assigned engineering projects to ensure the objectives of quality, time, and cost are met.Prepares project schedules and reviews cost estimates, compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes appropriation requests. Responsible for effective communication of engineering information among team members.Follows the structure of the Pella Project Management, Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems throughout project execution. Investigates problems and requirements of projects and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SCOPE:

Projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor. Entry level position working within a team environment.

SUPERVISING OTHERS:

Primarily an individual contributor role; may supervise non-exempt and hourly employees

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:

Performs work which requires direct application of engineering skills to conventional types of tasks, some having complex features.Begins to develop competency in multiple engineering technologies. Gains exposure to Pella's application of engineering technologies within the fenestration industry. Learns how to apply engineering tools to deliver business results.

JUDGMENT:

Evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear, specific objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables.