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Sr. Manager, Engineering

Associated Materials Innovations
Kinston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Engineering position at Associated Materials Innovations?

Engineering Manager

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager is a pivotal role within our manufacturing plant. This role will be responsible for leading the engineering team and driving operational excellence.

This position will ensure successful execution and delivery of products and according to project timelines. This position partners and supports other functional team in driving profitable growth; and the ability support our vision of providing best in industry products to our partners and the end user customers.

Key Accountabilities

  • Assess current vs. future capacity requirements and implement capacity improvements
  • Develop and implement new and existing equipment acceptance plans
  • Develop work methods and layouts
  • Demonstrated use of capital project management skills to deliver safe, effective, low-cost capital solutions (Project planning, approval process, equipment specification, budget, Preventative Maintenance, acceptance plans, design review, safety assessments, capital request)
  • Solid understanding of DMAIC tools; when to apply them, interpretation of results and application for effective solutions (Process map, process capability, C&E matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, control plan) Drive improvement activity.
  • Collaborate with delivery partners to determine appropriate projects of focus, using available data from observation, queries, process data, and working partner input
  • Interface with Advanced Design, Product Engineering, and other business partners on the design for manufacturability, process capability, and production builds of new product or product revisions.
  • Mentor developing Technicians and interns/Co-ops
  • Utilize Value Stream Mapping tool to develop current state VSM's, interpret maps to identify improvement opportunities and create future state VSM's

Required Education, Experience & Skills

  • Degree qualified in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical engineering.
  • Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to use CAD systems.
  • Knowledge of SPC (eg Six Sigma) based techniques to drive continuous improvement projects.
  • Strong team working capabilities.
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills.
  • 4-year degree in Engineering or Technology
  • 5 years engineering experience.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

Willingness to travel

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Strong project management skills and working with a collaborative and cross functional team

Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC and process capability. Strong Mechanical Aptitude

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!  

Associated Materials ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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