Process Engineer

American Woodmark is now part of Master Brand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America. Together, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of trusted cabinetry brands and products to homeowners, builders, dealers, and retailers.

At Master Brand, our purpose is Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, our products have helped shape the spaces where people live, gather, and make lasting memories.

The Process Engineer will drive focused projects and standardization of processes, driving expertise within process improvements, advanced applications and technologies, and equipment capability and maintenance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience with large process systems is preferred
• Demonstrated experience working directly on the plant floor with process equipment developing process controls
• Must have experience in material flows, continuous improvement practices; and process analysis
• Six Sigma training is a plus
• Track record of successful project management

• Experience in working in a team environment
• Experience with MS Project and Auto-Cad is preferred

• Basic personal computer skills in a networked environment a plus, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) are required
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common training, technical journals, statistical reports and blueprints/schematics
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Advanced math skills, including the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphs and diagrams
• Listen and communicate effectively with internal clients, employees and contractors/vendors
• Develop presentations to be delivered to employee groups and management
• Ability to identify root cause and develop permanent solution action steps
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is preferred
• Certifications in electrical, plumbing, or maintenance would be beneficial

• Component machining and assembly equipment - diagnose issues and oversee repair -- develop tracking and preventative/predictive maintenance
• Maintain control over all aspects of machining, dust extraction, assembly, adhesives
• Operator equipment training -- develop and update materials used as they relate to equipment. Oversee training of new operators if required
• Assist maintenance with complex electrical or mechanical problems when support is required
• Insure proper filing of all technical documents related to component operations (i.e.
  
  -electrical prints and PLC/VFD programs)
• Oversee/perform machine upgrades - electrical/mechanical as required to improve uptime or first pass yield
• Provide constant upgrades (and training to maintenance) on PM system -- based on experience gained
• Lead improvements to predictive maintenance program -- vibration analysis, thermograph, amp draw graphing, profile analysis, etc.
• Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects
• Ensures policies are followed and provides guidance

• Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other tasks or duties as directed by manager

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear and occasionally required to sit
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms;…