Manufacturing Process Engineer: Continuous Improvement

American Woodmark; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Paid sick days

401(k) Match

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance when available

Job summary

American Woodmark is seeking a Process Engineer to drive focused projects and standardize processes across our manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes process improvements, advanced applications, and equipment capability and maintenance to support high-quality cabinet production.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing with large process systems, hands-on plant-floor experience, and strong skills in data analysis, process control, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience with large process systems preferred.
• Experience on the plant floor with process equipment and developing process controls.
• Experience with material flows, continuous improvement practices, and process analysis.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues in component machining and assembly equipment and oversee repairs; develop tracking and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Maintain control over machining, dust extraction, assembly, and adhesives.
• Provide operator training and oversee training of new operators as required.
• Assist maintenance with complex electrical or mechanical problems when needed.
• Oversee/perform machine upgrades to improve uptime or first pass yield.
• Lead improvements to predictive maintenance programs and vibration analysis.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Root cause analysis

MS Project

AutoCAD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Certifications in electrical, plumbing, or maintenance (beneficial)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

American Woodmark is seeking a Process Engineer to drive focused projects and standardize processes across our manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes process improvements, advanced applications, and equipment capability and maintenance to support high-quality cabinet production.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing with large process systems, hands-on plant-floor experience, and strong skills in data analysis, process control, and continuous improvement.