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To develop and/or provide technical leadership in the development of technologies, products and/or processes to meet quality, cost, schedule and performance goals. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity and capacity requirements of the manufacturing operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Initiates, leads, and implements productivity and capacity improvement projects that deliver measurable results. Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
2. Applies technical expertise, commensurate with formal training and job experience, in the development and improvement of products and/or processes. Work involves development or application of new technology or extension of current technology. Initiates design changes to improve process or product performance and quality, or decrease costs. Solves complex production problems. Utilizes six sigma tools and leads process improvement efforts.
3. Interacts frequently with other functional groups, customers, and vendors coordinating technical and/or administrative matters. Acts as project leader on major programs and projects.
4. Prepares detailed plans, which may span over a year, necessary to complete work on programs or complex projects. Develops and approves schedule milestones, costs and performance goals. Develops manpower, facility and equipment capacity requirements. Evaluates economic impact of alternative plans.
5. Administers technical policies and procedures. Assures accuracy and timeliness of process and work procedures. Assures accuracy and timeliness of cost estimating and monitoring systems (e.g., labor reporting, scrap reporting). Recommends improvements to cost, quality, or schedule administration procedures. Develops industrial engineering systems (standard cost systems, capacity and equipment requirement forecasting systems, shop floor control) Initiates and approves engineering change authorizations.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an engineering school and two years of applicable experience. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Data analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CAD, database proficiency and Microsoft Excel
• Lean/Six sigma

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 [email protected].

Hiring Range: $99,300.00-156,090.00

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors