Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Uptime & Quality

11 MasterBrand Cabinets LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead process improvements across production equipment, aiming to boost uptime and product quality.

The role involves collaborating with safety, maintenance, and engineering teams, traveling up to 50% as needed, with preferred locations Waterloo, IA; Jasper, IN; Sioux Falls, IA; Howard Lake, MN. Onsite presence is required, and the company supports lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, MET, Wood Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience in an engineering support department in manufacturing.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• CNC programming experience and knowledge of edge banding processes is preferred.
• Understanding of lean practices and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support layout changes and equipment moves for existing or new equipment.
• Analyze history of downtime and assess likelihood of repeated failures.
• Identify opportunities to increase material yield.
• Review, update, and develop PMs.
• Develop countermeasures and early warning indicators to prevent failures.
• Perform PFMEA analyses.
• Implement countermeasures and monitor results.
• Assist operators and maintenance with machine design, programming, and issues.
• Manage data backups for PLCs, PCs and controllers on critical equipment.
• Support Lean initiatives and production improvements.
• Assist in equipment qualification and supplier justification.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, MET, Wood Technology or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

CNC programming

Job description

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead process improvements across production equipment, aiming to boost uptime and product quality.

The role involves collaborating with safety, maintenance, and engineering teams, traveling up to 50% as needed, with preferred locations Waterloo, IA; Jasper, IN; Sioux Falls, IA; Howard Lake, MN. Onsite presence is required, and the company supports lean initiatives and continuous improvement.