Sr Engineer, Manufacturing

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

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for process improvements and process engineering activities at MasterBrand (Standard Operating Sheets, Production Work Instructions, Poka-yokes, Layout Changes, Process Trainings, Line Balancing, Machine Reliability Studies, and Capital Project Execution). This position involves working in a team environment with safety, maintenance, plant production supervision, and corporate engineering support departments. This position will focus on implementing projects that directly impact machine uptime, equipment reliability, product quality, and labor/material utilization. This role requires onsite presence regularly and additional travel up to 50% of the time may be required based on business needs. Preferred locations include Waterloo, IA, Jasper, IN, Sioux Falls, IA or Howard Lake, MN.

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.
• Investigate and create/design the best possible countermeasures and/or early warning indicators to prevent failures.
• 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.
• Anlyzes develops and recommends design approaches necessary to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes.
• Determine from part drawings and related engineering data the operation necessary for the fabrication and assembly of product.
• Support production equipment production needs and justifications for new equipment and processes.
• Support Lean initiatives by using the lean tools to troubleshoot and support production.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned at management's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, MET, Wood Technology 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.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with tight timelines in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, as business needs require.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

Culture

MasterBrand® isn't just a cabinet company - we are an organization of people who are Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Building on our history by innovating how we work and what we offer, MasterBrand is proud to be an industry leader. We achieve this through The MasterBrand Way - our business system - which empowers every individual to make the team better, be bold and drive our business forward, and champion improvement in all that we do. Through this unique culture, we strive to create a best place to work where:

• We aim for opportunity, purpose and reward in our associates' experience all within an organization where our associates can thrive.
• We work hard to create an environment that keeps people safe, values their unique experiences and perspectives, and fosters collaboration and belonging.
• We are committed to supporting the well-being of our associates and the communities in which we operate.

Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home.