ABOUT THE COMPANY - RAM Windows & Doors

RAM Windows is an exciting and rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial windows and doors. Since 1978, RAM has been the premier aluminum window and door manufacturer in Texas. Today, RAM is aggressively growing both their physical footprint (i.e., having expanded into Dallas and Austin) and their menu of product offerings. The Company has seen rapid growth in customer demand and is positioned in three of the hottest housing markets in the country. The Company is seeking aggressive, hardworking, and motivated individuals to support the existing and planned growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 DOE benefits (health, dental, vision, and competitive 401-K)

Location: SW Houston - 5615 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77085 (Off Beltway 8 and S. Post Oak/W. Fuqua)

POSITION SUMMARY

RAM is in search of an energetic and enthusiastic degreed Engineer to analyze RAM’s production process, implement change, and drive continuous improvement (CI) projects. This position will support the manufacturing team by executing on CI projects in production, materials management, quality, and safety. Develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods and introducing more efficient processes. This position will be reporting to the Production Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Evaluates existing production processes to determine opportunities for improvement. This may include designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops and then implements changes to manufacturing processes based on information gathered through observation and engagement.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing SOPs.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years in a Manufacturing environment working directly with front line supervisors and hourly employees
• Good understanding of CI Methodologies
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities
• Knowledge and Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC;
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, Organized and Self-disciplined is a must
• Project Time-Management skills and results-driven
• Willing to work on the production floor with the Production team
• Able to work extended hours when demand dictates to complete projects on time and under budget
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
• Six-Sigma Certified a plus