LP Building Products New Limerick , ME 04761
Posted 1 week ago
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP's values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we've developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
Job Purpose
Perform engineering work related to planning, devising or adapting methods to improve manufacturing production. Examine equipment, processes, operations and makes improvement recommendations that are aligned with predetermined objectives. Under direct supervision, coordinate installation and/or construction activities related to capital and technical projects in a plant setting.
We'd love to meet you if...
… you're energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you're innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Manage a capital program consisting of approximately 10 projects, valued up to $1 million across a single facility
Plan and execute all aspects of capital projects or technology programs up to $500 thousand in size including basic data gathering, engineering evaluation, scope-or-work development, preliminary design, cost estimation, financial analysis, detailed design, contract negotiation and detailed scheduling
Assist with maintenance initiatives such as preventative / predictive system, chronic failure resolution or EOM project implementation
Provide input to businesses and functions for the development of their strategic and operating plans
Provide engineering/technical advice to co-workers in all businesses and functions
Develop budget and manage performance against it for projects/programs managed
Conduct training for engineering and other personnel in the areas of Engineering and Manufacturing
Participate as a team member in leading business process improvement within the company
Assume responsibility for personal safety and for the safety performance of all personnel, projects and programs managed.
Maintain Engineering records according to corporate Records Retention Guidelines
Work closely with other Corporate Functions including Supply Management, Audit, Financial Services, Environmental Services and Information Technology to assure conformance with corporate policy
Conduct special projects/studies, as opportunities arise, relating to technology and capital effectiveness
Light to moderate travel requiring a flexible schedule is required
What do I need to be successful?
Zero to 5 years' experience as a practicing professional in one or more of the following fields; engineering, capital project management, manufacturing, business process development or auditing
Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Familiarity with Life-Cycle planning and long-term capitalization techniques for manufacturing facilities
The ability to manage engineering projects/programs up to $500 thousand in size
Familiarity with world-class manufacturing techniques, including Just-In-Time, Lean Manufacturing, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Familiarity with building products industry, equipment, and processes
The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to a variety of complex business problems
The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
The broad education and experience necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
Education
BS in Engineering, Applied Science, or related field
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification desirable
Work Environment
LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.
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