Manufacturing Engineer

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Full Time Indirect Mendota IL
- Manufacturing Facility, Mendota, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $ Annually

Manufacturing Engineer

Marshall, TX

Field-Based

Full Time

Exempt

Republic Elite is a market leader in the multifamily interiors space and maintains its leadership position by delivering turnkey solutions that fulfill the ever-evolving expectations of community living.

Each of our team members represents the best talent within their discipline, bringing a unique point of view to the table. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce. We come from a multitude of backgrounds, and we value a variety of ideas and perspectives. As manufacturers, estimators, installers, interior designers, brand strategists, information management experts, accountants, marketers, human resource professionals, and more, we are committed to Republic Elite’s vision of manufacturing and installing superior budget friendly cabinets and countertops for our multifamily clients and communities across the USA.

This role drives manufacturing excellence by optimizing production systems, integrating advanced woodworking technologies, and improving operational efficiency across the cabinet manufacturing process. The position serves as a key link between engineering, production, and equipment vendors to support continuous improvement, quality performance, and scalable growth. Success requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions.

• Plans and coordinates the cabinet manufacturing processes using Homag Store Teqs, Saw Teqs, Centa Teqs, Edge Teqs and other advanced woodworking machinery and technology.
• Responsible for: process improvements, implementing new technology products and equipment.
• Ensures all manufacturing processes are in compliance with all local, state and federal government laws and regulations
• Analyzes and plans workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Facility layout, process flow charts, production schedules
• Confers with Manufacturing, Sales, Project Management and other staff to facilitate production.
• Troubleshoots problems and takes corrective action.
• Researches upgrades to existing equipment.
• Install and configure manufacturing software.
• Conduct training on European technology and equipment
• Serves as liaison with all equipment manufacturers
• Participates in long-range planning.

• B.S. Degree in Woodworking Technology from an accredited college.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a Woodworking setting.
• Planning, supervising, administration, conflict resolution and negotiation experience required.
• Knowledge of Engineering Principles as related to a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to investigate problems arising in Manufacturing areas and recommend corrective action.
• Ability to process and establish the sequence of operations, assigning work centers and initiate time studies and project details to other departments.
• Ability to conduct studies to investigate new tooling performance and current manufacturing methods to improve productivity.
• Ability to conduct studies on new or existing manufacturing processes or equipment to determine its capability to meet quality requirements.
• Knowledge to develop product specifications for new product designs including engineering…