• Process Engineer - Cutting Tools

    Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Posting:

    Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

     

    Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Process Engineer - Cutting Tools! This position will provide cutting tool and abrasives application support while initiating continuous improvement cost savings activities at the customer’s sites

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and identify cost savings opportunities for customer locations

    + Assisting with the sourcing and quotation of Machining/CNC/Cutting Tools and related items

    + Own the creation of inventory item plans, periodic customer update program reviews, management of inventory systems, and documentation of process improvements for the customer.

    + Recommend Machining/CNC products and services that fit well with clients business needs

    + Lead execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan

    + Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers

    + Coordinate the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service

    + Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems, minimize delays, and increase cost savings

    + Work directly with partners and clients to resolve project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations

    + Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team

    + Prioritize resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met

    + Provide a high level of assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan

    + Weekly travel to the Twin Cities will be required.

    Qualifications

    + 3+ years’ experience in project management is preferred

    + Manufacturing/Distribution experience preferred; Purchasing experience a plus

    + Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, however, equivalent experience in Project Management will be considered

    + Conversant in Machining, CNC, and Cutting Tools

    + Product knowledge in Machining/CNC/ Cutting Tools and abrasives preferred

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

    + Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, MRP system, and SX Enterprise is a plus.

     

    Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

     

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    Pay Range:

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    $3,960.00 - $8,571.20

     

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    _Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles_** **OR** **_Hourly for all other roles._

     

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    This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

     

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    Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

     

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    _The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability._

     

    _Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer_ _F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual_ _Orientation/Gender_ _Identity._

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)