Manufacturing Process Engineer

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

As the Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will lead continuous improvement and safety, as it relates to processes, standard work and equipment used. Identify, define, and implement opportunities that are measurable by risk mitigation, and OEE. Installing, validating and setting up process equipment with the latest technology, creating work instructions, and working synergistically with cross functional teams. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for installing and validating new equipment along with any associated automation, methods for how and when the tasks should be performed safely and efficiently plant wide.

This position is onsite full time at New London, NC. 

YOUR ROLE:

• Directs the design, development and/or improvement of manufacturing process for an assigned area.
• Analyzes product designs for best method of manufacture.
• Designs and tests new equipment, processes, procedures and systems while developing equipment layouts.
• Develops and facilitates data-driven process improvements focused on OEE and safety.
• Develops equipment requirements and specifications that support the design of the manufacturing process for an assigned area.
• Supports the purchase and installation of new equipment associated with assigned area of the manufacturing plant.
• Leads and mentors Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s) that mitigate hindrances to increased OEE and safety.
• Evaluates operations and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Quantifies improvements by measurable impacts to OEE, MUV, Takt, CM, ROI, BOM, MTBF and WIP reduction.
• Identifies, plans and facilitates process improvements and strategic capital projects.
• Support the development and use of plant standards for 5S and visual management.
• Optimizes new systems and upgrades to existing processes and facilities.
• Provides leadership and technical support for all related processes for their area of responsibility within the facility.
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
• Insure lessons learned are analyzed and documented.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of demonstrated engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years in process improvement with demonstrated projects and impact.
• Knowledge and application of improvement tools including PDCA, SMED, 6 Sigma.
• Passion and drive to continuously improve plant operations.
• Proven interpersonal & communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Proven & effective facilitation, leadership, mentoring, and training skills.
• Ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be willing to work long hours on plant floor as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Composite extrusion experience.
• 2 years’ experience with Continuous Improvement tools such as lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 6 sigma.
• Process-oriented individual with strong experience in DMAIC process, standardization, creating Work Instructions, SOP’s, and implementing SPC.
• Knowledge of the ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect outcomes.
• Basic PLC knowledge a plus.
• Strong Project Management skills.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63,000 - $110,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.