About this role
Job Description
Engineering Manager / Smart Cabinetry
We are looking for an Engineering Manager in our manufacturing plant in New Paris, Indiana.
At Cabinetworks Group, 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.
Our people build life into this company, fueling our growth mindset. Together, we fully intend to reshape our industry, by bringing humanity and a collaborative spirit into every aspect of customer experience, becoming its employer of choice.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the design and implementation of cost-efficient manufacturing processes that consistently deliver high-quality products meeting customer requirements. In this role, you’ll drive ongoing process improvement and provide hands-on support for troubleshooting, partnering with plant leadership to enable excellence on the plant floor. Your leadership ensures the team is equipped to optimize manufacturing KPI’s and drive business results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing Robust Processes, process flow and layout - including incorporating lean methods and ergonomics. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives- Leading and implementing initiatives focused on enhancing existing manufacturing processes. This includes reducing cycle times, improving yields, lowering scrap rates, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Troubleshooting Manufacturing processes and resolving Technical Issue & Root Cause Analysis & Corrective / Preventive Actions.
- Lead Capital Projects, Strategic Equipment Acquisition, Project Management & Installation and Commissioning.
- New Product Launches, Launch Readiness, Pilot Runs & Validation.
- Designing manufacturing processes that meet IATF standard.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading manufacturing operations and driving a culture of excellence.
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing process design & lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Extensive knowledge of leading capital projects, quoting, and new product launch.
- Strategic vision and communication skills related to manufacturing objectives.
- Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within manufacturing operations.
# Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
# Full or Part Time
Full time
Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
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