Hybrid Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment Uptime

MasterBrand, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking a Sr Engineer, Manufacturing to drive process improvements across production lines. You will lead layout changes, evaluate downtime data and implement countermeasures to improve machine reliability, yield and labor efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong AutoCAD and CNC skills, and a solid lean toolbox. Travel up to 50% may be needed, with onsite presence and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of related experience in an engineering support department in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• CNC programming experience and prior experience developing justifications for new equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of edge banding process quality, edge bander setup, and double end machining wood processing operations is preferred.
• Understanding of lean practices and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing on layout changes and equipment moves for existing or new equipment introductions.
• Review past history of equipment downtime and analyze the likelihood of repeated failures.
• Evaluate opportunities to increase material yield.
• Review, update, and develop PM's.
• Perform pFEMA's.
• Implement countermeasures and monitor results.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting equipment during breakdowns (downtime).
• Assist operators and maintenance in machine design, programming, and function issues.
• Perform data backups on all PLC, PC, and controllers on critical equipment.
• Store and library all equipment software.
• Assist in confirming machine repeatability.
• Analyze spare parts needed for the equipment.
• Assist managers in resolving non-downtime (nuisance) issues.
• Analyze and improve equipment lubrication program.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

AutoCAD

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking a Sr Engineer, Manufacturing to drive process improvements across production lines. You will lead layout changes, evaluate downtime data and implement countermeasures to improve machine reliability, yield and labor efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong AutoCAD and CNC skills, and a solid lean toolbox. Travel up to 50% may be needed, with onsite presence and collaboration across teams.