Manufacturing Process Engineer

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

 

We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

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. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

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.

Experience

• 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

Skills

• 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 required

 

Education

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 

SCOPE & EXPECATIONS: