Title:  PRODUCTION/PROCESS ENGINEER

Reports to DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Department: MANUFACTURING

 Full-time

 Nonexempt

Company Summary:

Since 1961, the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The goal is to provide kitchen and bath cabinets crafted by dedicated Wellborn employees with the utmost quality and care. Today, over 55 years later, the product line has broadened to include cabinetry and storage solutions to help maximize the total home living space.  

Job Summary:

Responsible for evaluating and configuring manufacturing systems to improve efficiency, quality, sustainability, reduce cost, and develop best practices within the production process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops innovative manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production
• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes
• Estimating production costs
• Project-based working closely with Production, Quality & Maintenance departments
• Responsible for developing procedures and checklists
• Assist Plant Engineering Department as needed to design, develop, and procure New Plant Equipment

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

 Maintains product and process data base by utilizing computer programs, entering data.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Results-Oriented problem solver in an ever-changing environment with strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong in Lean Manufacturing procedures
• Strong follow-up skills; detail-oriented
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Strong Computer Skills: Solid works or AutoCAD; CAD/CAM; Excel; SAP

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or similar field with the equivalent in experience and training
• Prefer 3 years minimum work experience in manufacturing /operations
• Self-motivated; able to work independently or in teams with little supervision

Scope and Impact:

Position has recurring work situations that involve having a high attention to detail and service results. It is important that Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Safety protocols be followed as a guide for operational direction. Failing to follow prescribed guidelines will waste resources and adversely impact performance.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employee is subject to inside working conditions with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

• Primarily works at least 85% of the time in a floor environment of a manufacturing plant.
• Frequently required use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear clearly.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Wear safety glasses and ear plugs. Gloves (optional; company provided)
• Subject to very light dust, high and low temperatures, and other standard elements of a manufacturing environment.

Lmitations and Disclaimer:

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.