Productivity Engineer
The SourceAmerica story is an inspirational one.
For more than 40 years, SourceAmerica is the country s leading source of job opportunities for people with significant disabilities.
Through our network of nonprofits, we supply products and services that meet the strictest quality standards, at a competitive price, and utilize a dedicated workforce of professionals with disabilities.
Learn more about us at:
SourceAmerica is looking for a talented Productivity Engineer to join its Workforce Development team.
We want to add a team member who has the best opportunity for success with our organization.
Here are a few experiences/skills that are ideal for our needs:
Do you like to be involved in a variety of projects, collect data, and create a story from the people and data? Have you ever used technology to simplify/improve a job, a person's quality of life, or create something fun or useful? Do you like to work with people to follow up on projects, creatively provide additional recommendations, and provide training if needed? Do you mind travel? We are a creative, innovative group that designs devices and APPS to help employ people with disabilities.
Do you think you would enjoy a position like this? Do you like to research new technology and find applications for it? If you ve had similar experiences or have those skill sets, please read the following summary of the requirements of this position.
Please keep in mind this is a summary and an official job description will be provided to candidates at the time of their interview.
JOB SUMMARY Productivity Engineers provide technical assistance to member nonprofits to find operational efficiencies that lead to sustainable programs and increased or enhanced employment outcomes for persons with disabilities.
This position will specialize in research, testing, and implementing programs that leverage emerging technology.
Areas may include, but are not limited to, computer aided design and machining, automation, telepresence, and extended reality.
This position will also identify new opportunities for collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry.
As a member of the Productivity Engineering team under the Workforce Development business unit, the individual hired for this position will receive and prioritize requests for services from internal and external stakeholders, work independently to develop and deploy interventions, and may be called upon to lead internal working groups based on their area of specialization.
This position will have no direct managerial authority and will report to the Director of Productivity Engineering.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify types and sources of production waste - and assist in its elimination Assist with production line reconfiguration Design, develop, and test aids to production to improve accommodations for persons with disabilities Develop procedures to improve production speed, quality, safety, productivity, and flexibility Create and encourage innovation and productivity improvements Develop and follow-up of on recommendations to member nonprofits Communicate with and travel to member nonprofits to assess their state of service and production activities Work with member nonprofit management to prioritize the scope and sequence of engineering assistance Research and test the use of new technologies to increase and improve employment opportunities for persons with disabilities Promote, use, and train the use of new technology across with fellow Productivity Engineers and member nonprofits Identify opportunities for collaboration with the ICT sector Situationally lead small teams of individuals either in department or in a matrixed approach Able to help others in problem solving and ultimately responsible for resolution.
Represent the business unit as a primary point of contact in area of specialization Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in related field of study from an accredited institution or equivalent (1.
5 years of work experience = 1 year of college) 7 years of related work experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 10 years of related work experience OTHER REQUIREMENTS Experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering, and/or workplace accommodations and productivity improvements Knowledge of new technologies to enhance employment Strong mechanical aptitude Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and CAD software Strong networking ability Ability to develop sound working relationships with others and be able to work in a fast paced, complex environment Understanding of the AbilityOne Program (preferred, not required) Project management experience Negotiation skills Excellent team and group development skills Travel required Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams across a 400
organization with a national footprint Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading skills Strong organizational skills Capable of working independently and solving problems under time pressure Commitment to fulfilling SourceAmerica s mission, vision, and values Exhibit SourceAmerica s STAR behaviors Willingness to follow SourceAmerica s Code of Conduct Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Job Requirements:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For more than 40 years, SourceAmerica is the country s leading source of job opportunities for people with significant disabilities.
Through our network of nonprofits, we supply products and services that meet the strictest quality standards, at a competitive price, and utilize a dedicated workforce of professionals with disabilities.
Learn more about us at:
SourceAmerica is looking for a talented Productivity Engineer to join its Workforce Development team.
We want to add a team member who has the best opportunity for success with our organization.
Here are a few experiences/skills that are ideal for our needs:
Do you like to be involved in a variety of projects, collect data, and create a story from the people and data? Have you ever used technology to simplify/improve a job, a person's quality of life, or create something fun or useful? Do you like to work with people to follow up on projects, creatively provide additional recommendations, and provide training if needed? Do you mind travel? We are a creative, innovative group that designs devices and APPS to help employ people with disabilities.
Do you think you would enjoy a position like this? Do you like to research new technology and find applications for it? If you ve had similar experiences or have those skill sets, please read the following summary of the requirements of this position.
Please keep in mind this is a summary and an official job description will be provided to candidates at the time of their interview.
JOB SUMMARY Productivity Engineers provide technical assistance to member nonprofits to find operational efficiencies that lead to sustainable programs and increased or enhanced employment outcomes for persons with disabilities.
This position will specialize in research, testing, and implementing programs that leverage emerging technology.
Areas may include, but are not limited to, computer aided design and machining, automation, telepresence, and extended reality.
This position will also identify new opportunities for collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry.
As a member of the Productivity Engineering team under the Workforce Development business unit, the individual hired for this position will receive and prioritize requests for services from internal and external stakeholders, work independently to develop and deploy interventions, and may be called upon to lead internal working groups based on their area of specialization.
This position will have no direct managerial authority and will report to the Director of Productivity Engineering.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identify types and sources of production waste - and assist in its elimination Assist with production line reconfiguration Design, develop, and test aids to production to improve accommodations for persons with disabilities Develop procedures to improve production speed, quality, safety, productivity, and flexibility Create and encourage innovation and productivity improvements Develop and follow-up of on recommendations to member nonprofits Communicate with and travel to member nonprofits to assess their state of service and production activities Work with member nonprofit management to prioritize the scope and sequence of engineering assistance Research and test the use of new technologies to increase and improve employment opportunities for persons with disabilities Promote, use, and train the use of new technology across with fellow Productivity Engineers and member nonprofits Identify opportunities for collaboration with the ICT sector Situationally lead small teams of individuals either in department or in a matrixed approach Able to help others in problem solving and ultimately responsible for resolution.
Represent the business unit as a primary point of contact in area of specialization Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in related field of study from an accredited institution or equivalent (1.
5 years of work experience = 1 year of college) 7 years of related work experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 10 years of related work experience OTHER REQUIREMENTS Experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering, and/or workplace accommodations and productivity improvements Knowledge of new technologies to enhance employment Strong mechanical aptitude Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and CAD software Strong networking ability Ability to develop sound working relationships with others and be able to work in a fast paced, complex environment Understanding of the AbilityOne Program (preferred, not required) Project management experience Negotiation skills Excellent team and group development skills Travel required Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams across a 400
organization with a national footprint Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading skills Strong organizational skills Capable of working independently and solving problems under time pressure Commitment to fulfilling SourceAmerica s mission, vision, and values Exhibit SourceAmerica s STAR behaviors Willingness to follow SourceAmerica s Code of Conduct Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Job Requirements:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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