MasterBrand/American Woodmark is a kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturer . The company operates several manufacturing facilities as well as service centers across North America and in Mexico. This is a new position for our plant expansion in Hamlet, NC as we transition to be the company's bath center of excellence with a new 300,000 square foot distribution

JOB SUMMARY

The Process/Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for developing and implementing new products/processes, as well as continuously improving existing products/processes to reduce cost, improve quality, and drive incremental revenue. The professional ability to challenge the existing paradigms with innovative solutions to improve business results is a must. The successful candidate will be expected to study actual equipment together with failure histories in order to design preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, lead failure mode / root cause analysis teams and develop reliability enhancements on existing equipment. The successful candidate will be expected to work within a team environment with fellow employees along with outside contractors for the execution of all continuous improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Solid understanding of modern manufacturing/automation processes including but not limited to cellular manufacturing assembly processes. Identify needs for automated operations where possible, including justification, implementation, and continuous improvement for these processes. Implementing and sustaining projects in a variety of Manufacturing Methodologies including but not limited to Single Piece Flow, Visual Management, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5-S. Responsible for teaching Continuous Improvement/Lean Leadership. Collaborate with team members and formulate cross-functional teams to optimize the operation of equipment through the implementation of optimal run settings, line balancing, preventative and predictive maintenance plans and process analysis. Communicate effectively continues the development of a growing department within the organization. Responsible for the development and implementation of performance reports to clearly communicate efficiencies, productivity, scrap, safety, and best practices. Responsible for the development of machine tools and tooling to facilitate the growth of quick change over processes using SMED and Poke Yoke techniques. Ensure engineering of products for safety, quality, and reliability. Consistently deliver the best in customer service. As an employee, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with customers, visitors and other employees. Champion company mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company. Knowledge of Rigid Therofoil (RTF) Processes preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Bachelor's degree of Science in Industrial/Process/Manufacturing/Systems Engineer or Business from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

6 months to 2 years of relevantwork experience or internship/projects required. Previous experience in relevant industry co-operative/internship is preferred. Previous experience with high-speed automated equipment as well as interfacing with programmable logic control-based process and machine controls is preferred. Lean and six sigma experience required.

Skills:

Project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to scope projects from equipment specification through equipment installation and start-up. Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,100.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person