Engineering Manager / Smart Cabinetry

Cabinetworks Group • New Paris, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the design and implementation of cost-efficient manufacturing processes that consistently deliver high-quality products meeting customer requirements. The role drives ongoing process improvement and provides hands-on troubleshooting support, partnering with plant leadership to enable excellence on the plant floor. The manager equips the team to optimize manufacturing KPIs and drive business results. The position is at Cabinetworks Group’s manufacturing plant in New Paris, Indiana.

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 and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of leading capital projects, quoting, and new product launches.
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to manufacturing objectives.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust processes, process flows, and layouts, incorporating lean methods, ergonomics, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, including reducing cycle times and scrap rates, improving yields, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, resolve technical issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead capital projects, strategic equipment acquisition, project management, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage new product launches, launch readiness, pilot runs, and validation.
• Design manufacturing processes that meet IATF standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager