Extrusion Process Engineer — Lean & OEE Focus

Fiberon Decking; New London (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Process Engineer for Fiberon Decking at our New London, NC facility. You will develop and optimize extrusion processes, implement robust manufacturing improvements, and lead cross‑functional teams to boost output and safety.

You will create documentation, mentor technicians, and apply Lean practices to drive continual improvement across the site. A BS degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or similar.
• 5+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing tools: Kaizen, value stream mapping, Root Cause, 5Whys.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust advanced manufacturing processes and process improvements
• Develop process documentation including one point lessons, visual aides, and work instructions
• Develop, lead, and execute data‑driven process improvement projects focused on OEE and safety
• Apply engineering best practices across the site
• Lead shift process technicians directly and provide technical guidance to technical team leads indirectly.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

5Yhs

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or similar

Tools

PLC/DCS control systems

Project management tools

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Process Engineer for Fiberon Decking at our New London, NC facility. You will develop and optimize extrusion processes, implement robust manufacturing improvements, and lead cross‑functional teams to boost output and safety.

You will create documentation, mentor technicians, and apply Lean practices to drive continual improvement across the site. A BS degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.