Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Uptime & Process Innovation

MasterBrand Cabinets; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements and engineering activities across the plant. You will implement PMs, line balancing, and capital projects to improve uptime, reliability, and labor efficiency.

This role requires regular on-site presence with up to 50% travel to support equipment moves and new installations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing on layout changes and equipment moves.
• Review downtime history and analyze repeat failure likelihood.
• Evaluate opportunities to increase material yield and PMs management.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting during breakdowns and assist in machine design/ programming issues.
• Analyze spare parts needs and assist in negotiations for new equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CNC programming

Job description

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements and engineering activities across the plant. You will implement PMs, line balancing, and capital projects to improve uptime, reliability, and labor efficiency.

This role requires regular on-site presence with up to 50% travel to support equipment moves and new installations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, including