Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings

Regal Ware Inc•West Bend, WI

About The Position

As a member of the Regal Holdings family, the West Bend Company brings over 100 years of experience to its clients providing high quality cookware products that meet and exceed expectations. We are experts in drawing and finishing high performance stainless steel. We believe the kitchen (and the family table) make up the hub of the home, where everyone belongs. We are all working together to: Be first in mind, first in choice for US manufactured cookware Positively impact the lives of over 1,000,000+ people each year with our innovative and entrepreneurial mindset Create an environment where all employees can do their best work You will love it here if you believe in the following: Everybody matters Do the right thing We are in this together Passion for our customers Service Built Involved Solutions Provider If this sounds like the company for you, your seat at our West Bend Company family table awaits. Your seat at the table: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings You will love this seat if you get, want, and have the capacity to: Coatings Subject Matter Expert (SME) Serve as the technical authority for non-stick and functional coating systems (PTFE, ceramic), owning coating performance in production including adhesion, durability, yield, and defect reduction Troubleshoot coating defects and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions Define and optimize coating application methods, curing processes, and manufacturability Partner with quality, operations, and product development to resolve coating-related issues and improve process performance Applied Materials Science (Manufacturing Focus) Apply materials science principles to solve coating and substrate-related challenges, ensuring robust and repeatable performance Develop and optimize coating processes, surface preparation methods, and key process parameters Collaborate with operations, quality, suppliers, and product development to ensure scalable and manufacturable solutions Capital Execution & Equipment Ownership Lead end-to-end capital equipment projects and coating line launches, including supplier engagement, FAT, installation, commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput targets are achieved Own timelines, budgets, vendor performance, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project execution Develop equipment standards, maintenance strategies, and process controls to support long-term reliability Process Development & Production Support Establish standard work, process documentation, and training to support stable operations Support production ramp-up and ongoing operations through hands-on troubleshooting and performance monitoring Drive continuous improvement initiatives for equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency This seat reports to: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director Our company believes leaders are critical to the success of each individual. Because of this, you will have a leader who: Works with a sense of urgency and aligned purpose Has a passion for our customers and a focus on end consumers Is a servant leader who is collaborative and approachable Has strong ethics and integrity Is courageous and inspirational

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
Proven track record leading capital equipment projects from concept through startup
Hands-on experience with coating or finishing processes (PTFE, ceramic strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of process development, scale-up, and manufacturing systems
Strong documentation skills for process improvements, pilots, and measurable results
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and comfortable using technology to track, analyze, and report on initiatives
Familiarity with automation, controls, and industrial ovens/curing systems
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for non-stick and functional coating systems (PTFE, ceramic), owning coating performance in production including adhesion, durability, yield, and defect reduction
Troubleshoot coating defects and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Define and optimize coating application methods, curing processes, and manufacturability
Partner with quality, operations, and product development to resolve coating-related issues and improve process performance
Apply materials science principles to solve coating and substrate-related challenges, ensuring robust and repeatable performance
Develop and optimize coating processes, surface preparation methods, and key process parameters
Collaborate with operations, quality, suppliers, and product development to ensure scalable and manufacturable solutions
Lead end-to-end capital equipment projects and coating line launches, including supplier engagement, FAT, installation, commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput targets are achieved
Own timelines, budgets, vendor performance, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project execution
Develop equipment standards, maintenance strategies, and process controls to support long-term reliability
Establish standard work, process documentation, and training to support stable operations
Support production ramp-up and ongoing operations through hands-on troubleshooting and performance monitoring
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency