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Senior Engineer - Metal Finishing
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Opportunity Snapshot
In this high profile role you will have the opportunity it make a significant impact on our organization in multiple ways. On a day-to-day basis you will be our in-house finishing expert, solving metal finishing issues in our plants and those of our suppliers. Over the long term we are looking to completely redesign our finishing processes, and you will play a key role in that project. At Baldwin we enjoy the "best of two worlds:" we operate as a smaller, agile, stand-alone corporation, but we're backed by the stability and resources of Black & Decker. Our Reading location houses both Baldwin's corporate headquarters and our manufacturing facilities.
You'll contribute to the development and manufacture of luxury door hardware and accessories, including security, general, and decorative hardware, and coordinated exterior lighting and bath accessories. Your activities will include identifying, investigating, evaluating, specifying, procuring, implementing, and developing new equipment, processes, and facilities to support new products, new technology, and plant capacity. This is an individual contributor role and pivotal to your success will be your ability to motivate and persuade diverse professionals at multiple levels from a variety of functional areas.
To be a good fit for this opportunity you'll have significant experience in metal finishing (ideally in high-end brass finishing environments), including a track record of success with finishing development, troubleshooting, and cost savings. We're looking for a professional who is familiar with multiple finishing processes, including PVD, and has an understanding and working knowledge of the mechanics of finishing equipment. You also will need to be an innovative, out-of-the-box thinker with a proven ability to lead technical groups for organic and inorganic finishing in the areas of manufacturing operations support, process development, and improvement.
Baldwin Hardware Corporation is part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) Group, a division of Black & Decker, a Fortune 500 global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems. Our products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, and we have manufacturing operations in 14 countries. We are driven by a winning culture and a commitment to hiring, developing, and promoting Great People.
What Else You'll Bring to the Table
In addition to the qualifications detailed above, you'll need:
A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years of experience within the multiple-finishing metal industry in a variety of key technical support roles.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with environmental and testing standards.
Proven project management and problem solving skills.
A demonstrated ability to answer the bottom line on a regular basis.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to influence organization change from within a support role.
A detail orientation, solid analytical abilities, and demonstrated documentation skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Self-initiative and strong time management skills.
What's in It for You
High impact -- you'll have the challenging opportunity to "make your mark" in a highly competitive market and be recognized as the organization's finishing technology expert.
Career development -- advancement opportunities and diverse career paths are trademarks of the Black & Decker and HHI experience, and your success in this role could set you up to pursue opportunities within HHI or throughout Black & Decker.
Winning Culture -- you'll become part of a strong, collaborative, and high-energy team environment in an organization that places a tremendous focus on its people.
Pride and Prestige -- you'll join an established Fortune 500 company; the world's largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories, and security hardware; and one of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and bonus opportunity, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance, a company-matched 401(k) plan, educational assistance, employee discounts, and more.
More About Your Role
If you're a good fit for this position, you already know most of what this job entails. However, to be sure we're providing a complete picture, here are some details.
You will report to our Director, Supplier Development, and join a small but seasoned team of professionals (most have at least 25 years of experience) focused on bridging any gaps between and among Engineering, QA, Sourcing, and Operations, particularly with regard to external suppliers. This role, however, is unique in that you will invest the majority of your time focused on manufacturing processes right here in our Reading facility. At the same time, you will also counsel and support suppliers, primarily located overseas.
This is a hands-on, interactive and, at times, a self-directed position, and you will lend your expertise to (and often lead) cross-functional project teams engaged in product development, continuous improvement, Six Sigma and lean activities, and more. Your activities will include:
Leading the technical support effort in finishing and finishing-related operations to support business plan objectives for cost, quality, and speed.
Driving and conducting process/finish development, improvement, research, and implementation.
Supporting supplier development activities as they relate to finish start-up, development, and process improvement.
Troubleshooting finishing issues across our operations.
You may travel overseas once a year to meet with suppliers.
Keys to Success
While you will have authority over processes and technology in our factory (as well as some in our global supply base), you will need to leverage your interpersonal skills communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including influencing those over whom you have no direct authority. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Senior Engineer, you will:
Take a team-player approach to building relationships and driving consensus cross functionally to implement new and existing projects.
Approach your projects with a strong sense of ownership, but also remain flexible as priorities shift.
Bring a high-energy approach, sense of urgency, and solid focus to manage multiple projects with time constraints.
Maintain robust attention to the details without losing sight of the big picture and how those details fit into it.
Remain adaptive in our dynamic environment; what happened yesterday is not necessarily what will happen tomorrow.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Baldwin Hardware Corporation is the leading manufacturer and marketer of architecturally inspired door hardware and accessories. Our portfolio includes:
Security hardware, including tubular and mortise door locksets;
General Hardware, including door hinges, cabinet hinges, door stops, kick plates, and house numbers;
Decorative hardware, including cabinet hardware, switch plates, door pulls, and push plates; and
A coordinated collection of exterior lighting and bath accessories.
Our corporate office and manufacturing facility is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, a city that offers the amenities of a small town within a short distance of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC. Reading is also home to quality schools, affordable housing, and a wide variety of community and recreational activities.
In 1999, Black & Decker joined Kwikset and Price Pfister to form the Hardware and Home Improvement Group (BDHHI) based in Lake Forest, California. Two additional powerful brands were added in 2003 with the acquisition of Weiser Lock and Baldwin Hardware companies. Today, this group represents approximately $1.2B in total annual sales and some of the most recognizable hardware and home improvement brands in the world.
BDHHI's commitment to excellence is driven by the more than 6,000 employees who live our Winning Culture day in and day out. Our Culture starts with "Great People Delivering Great Results" and is comprised of four core values: Demonstrate Unyielding Integrity, Deliver on Commitments, Inspire Excellence, and Win Through Teamwork. Each of these values is integral to our company's continued success.
Opportunity Snapshot
In this high profile role you will have the opportunity it make a significant impact on our organization in multiple ways. On a day-to-day basis you will be our in-house finishing expert, solving metal finishing issues in our plants and those of our suppliers. Over the long term we are looking to completely redesign our finishing processes, and you will play a key role in that project. At Baldwin we enjoy the "best of two worlds:" we operate as a smaller, agile, stand-alone corporation, but we're backed by the stability and resources of Black & Decker. Our Reading location houses both Baldwin's corporate headquarters and our manufacturing facilities.
You'll contribute to the development and manufacture of luxury door hardware and accessories, including security, general, and decorative hardware, and coordinated exterior lighting and bath accessories. Your activities will include identifying, investigating, evaluating, specifying, procuring, implementing, and developing new equipment, processes, and facilities to support new products, new technology, and plant capacity. This is an individual contributor role and pivotal to your success will be your ability to motivate and persuade diverse professionals at multiple levels from a variety of functional areas.
To be a good fit for this opportunity you'll have significant experience in metal finishing (ideally in high-end brass finishing environments), including a track record of success with finishing development, troubleshooting, and cost savings. We're looking for a professional who is familiar with multiple finishing processes, including PVD, and has an understanding and working knowledge of the mechanics of finishing equipment. You also will need to be an innovative, out-of-the-box thinker with a proven ability to lead technical groups for organic and inorganic finishing in the areas of manufacturing operations support, process development, and improvement.
Baldwin Hardware Corporation is part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) Group, a division of Black & Decker, a Fortune 500 global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems. Our products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, and we have manufacturing operations in 14 countries. We are driven by a winning culture and a commitment to hiring, developing, and promoting Great People.
What Else You'll Bring to the Table
In addition to the qualifications detailed above, you'll need:
A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years of experience within the multiple-finishing metal industry in a variety of key technical support roles.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with environmental and testing standards.
Proven project management and problem solving skills.
A demonstrated ability to answer the bottom line on a regular basis.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to influence organization change from within a support role.
A detail orientation, solid analytical abilities, and demonstrated documentation skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Self-initiative and strong time management skills.
What's in It for You
High impact -- you'll have the challenging opportunity to "make your mark" in a highly competitive market and be recognized as the organization's finishing technology expert.
Career development -- advancement opportunities and diverse career paths are trademarks of the Black & Decker and HHI experience, and your success in this role could set you up to pursue opportunities within HHI or throughout Black & Decker.
Winning Culture -- you'll become part of a strong, collaborative, and high-energy team environment in an organization that places a tremendous focus on its people.
Pride and Prestige -- you'll join an established Fortune 500 company; the world's largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories, and security hardware; and one of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and bonus opportunity, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance, a company-matched 401(k) plan, educational assistance, employee discounts, and more.
More About Your Role
If you're a good fit for this position, you already know most of what this job entails. However, to be sure we're providing a complete picture, here are some details.
You will report to our Director, Supplier Development, and join a small but seasoned team of professionals (most have at least 25 years of experience) focused on bridging any gaps between and among Engineering, QA, Sourcing, and Operations, particularly with regard to external suppliers. This role, however, is unique in that you will invest the majority of your time focused on manufacturing processes right here in our Reading facility. At the same time, you will also counsel and support suppliers, primarily located overseas.
This is a hands-on, interactive and, at times, a self-directed position, and you will lend your expertise to (and often lead) cross-functional project teams engaged in product development, continuous improvement, Six Sigma and lean activities, and more. Your activities will include:
Leading the technical support effort in finishing and finishing-related operations to support business plan objectives for cost, quality, and speed.
Driving and conducting process/finish development, improvement, research, and implementation.
Supporting supplier development activities as they relate to finish start-up, development, and process improvement.
Troubleshooting finishing issues across our operations.
You may travel overseas once a year to meet with suppliers.
Keys to Success
While you will have authority over processes and technology in our factory (as well as some in our global supply base), you will need to leverage your interpersonal skills communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including influencing those over whom you have no direct authority. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Senior Engineer, you will:
Take a team-player approach to building relationships and driving consensus cross functionally to implement new and existing projects.
Approach your projects with a strong sense of ownership, but also remain flexible as priorities shift.
Bring a high-energy approach, sense of urgency, and solid focus to manage multiple projects with time constraints.
Maintain robust attention to the details without losing sight of the big picture and how those details fit into it.
Remain adaptive in our dynamic environment; what happened yesterday is not necessarily what will happen tomorrow.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Baldwin Hardware Corporation is the leading manufacturer and marketer of architecturally inspired door hardware and accessories. Our portfolio includes:
Security hardware, including tubular and mortise door locksets;
General Hardware, including door hinges, cabinet hinges, door stops, kick plates, and house numbers;
Decorative hardware, including cabinet hardware, switch plates, door pulls, and push plates; and
A coordinated collection of exterior lighting and bath accessories.
Our corporate office and manufacturing facility is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, a city that offers the amenities of a small town within a short distance of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, DC. Reading is also home to quality schools, affordable housing, and a wide variety of community and recreational activities.
In 1999, Black & Decker joined Kwikset and Price Pfister to form the Hardware and Home Improvement Group (BDHHI) based in Lake Forest, California. Two additional powerful brands were added in 2003 with the acquisition of Weiser Lock and Baldwin Hardware companies. Today, this group represents approximately $1.2B in total annual sales and some of the most recognizable hardware and home improvement brands in the world.
BDHHI's commitment to excellence is driven by the more than 6,000 employees who live our Winning Culture day in and day out. Our Culture starts with "Great People Delivering Great Results" and is comprised of four core values: Demonstrate Unyielding Integrity, Deliver on Commitments, Inspire Excellence, and Win Through Teamwork. Each of these values is integral to our company's continued success.
Baldwin Hardware Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
