Manufacturing Process Engineer – Finishing & Coating

Cabinetworks Group; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in kitchen cabinet manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Finishing & Coating department in Waconia, MN. This role involves optimizing painting processes, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting. The company offers a competitive salary starting at $60k, generous time off, and various benefits to support your career development.

Benefits

Generous Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in cabinet finishing and painting processes.
• Familiarity with spray booths and HVLP sprayers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the Finishing & Coating process.
• Implement improvements to meet quality standards.
• Train production staff on painting techniques.

Skills

Surface preparation

Application techniques

Curing methods

Coating systems knowledge

Process optimization

Quality control methods

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Equivalent experience in a similar role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Painting equipment

Automated painting systems

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Finishing & Coating

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About the Company

Our people are the life of this company. Together, we build life into the kitchen.

We are a nationwide team, designing and manufacturing the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. Our people pride themselves on genuine collaboration, working to deliver a seamless, integrated, quality experience to anyone and everybody. Our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life — the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. This is why your career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile. Cabinetworks Group has an immediate opening for a Technical Process Engineer in Waconia, MN!

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing and optimizing the Finishing & Coating process, ensuring high-quality finishes, and meeting customer specifications. Work closely with the production and quality control teams to ensure the successful execution of the painting and finishing processes from start to finish. Implements process improvements to meet quality standards, perform feasibility studies, maintain supplier relationships, and solves problems.

Please note: We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the painting/coating processes for cabinets, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality across all production runs.
• Identify and lead projects, and project teams, to resolve manufacturing issues to meet business goals and objectives.
• Ensure that products meet the highest standards for finish quality, including color consistency, smoothness, durability, and resistance to wear.
• Inspect finished products for defects such as uneven coats, drips, or scratches.
• Quickly identify and address any issues in the painting process, such as paint adhesion problems, uneven application, or drying/curing issues.
• Provide solutions to reduce defects and maintain production schedules.
• Document all painting processes, materials, and quality control procedures.
• Maintain records of paint batch approvals, test results, and any changes to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide training to production staff on proper painting techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Encourage continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Develop, and/or support the specification and installation of capital equipment.
• Provide daily shop floor support in the areas of machine operation, set-up, troubleshooting, safety, process improvements and ergonomics.
• Actively promote and participate in the continuous improvement program, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma process.
• Ability to travel up to 10% including international.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering; or a related technical field or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a technical role related to finishing and painting processes in a high volume, fast paced manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Expertise in surface preparation, application techniques, and curing methods for cabinet finishes.
• Strong knowledge of coating systems, including solvent-based, water-based, and powder coatings.
• Proficiency in process optimization and quality control methods.
• Familiarity with painting equipment and technology, including spray booths, HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) sprayers, and automated painting systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Exposure to systems controls such as ISO 140001.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary Range starting at $60k commensurate with education and experience

Generous Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cabinetworks Group is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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