Process Engineer jobs in Laredo, TX

Job Description

The Product Engineer is responsible for product development and product engineering activities at WoodCrafters (BOM, ECO/TED, Pilot Runs, drawings, materials). This position involves working in a team environment with other departments. The Product Engineer also works with external customers and suppliers. Performs continuous quality improvement of product & reduces costs to be competitive and satisfy the customer.

Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops Bill of Materials using ERP which includes defining the structure, materials and their usages, and standard hours
• Coordinates Pilot Runs of new products to ensure manufacturing feasibility
• Develops & Implements engineering changes related to materials, standard hours or any other modification to the product
• Develops & Coordinates Temporary Engineering Deviations related to materials or processes
• Evaluates new materials such as hardware, particle board, packaging components for existing and new products
• Works with other departments such as Design Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, Service, Marketing, Sales, etc in order to complete job tasks
• Works with external customers and suppliers, dependent upon project and program activities
• Performs Continuous Quality Improvements to products & reduces costs to be competitive & to satisfy the customer
• Makes/Releases part drawings ensuring that specifications, critical characteristics and tolerances and clearly set.
• Develop line balances, tooling and fixtures as needed.
• Generate plant layout designs utilizing CAD.
• Develop and maintain all process documentation including simulations programs.

Requirements:

Major skills and competencies

• Education and Training: The Product Engineer should have a BS degree in Engineering or an Engineering Technology degree, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Other majors can be considered dependent upon course work and area of concentration. The Product Engineer should preferably have knowledge of SolidWorks or other design software.
• Technical Requirements: Two years of related technical experience is desired, but recent college graduates will be considered based on course work and grades

• Managerial Experience: Product Engineer should have management/leadership skills and should be able to handle multiple engineering projects from start to finish
• Stress Tolerance: Ability to work effectively under stressful work conditions (dealing with multiple high priority projects)
• Teamwork: Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals
• Listening/Communicating: Ability to listen attentively to others, ask appropriate questions, and speak in a clear and understandable manner

Minimum Job Requirements

• Pass a drug test
• Be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Physical Demands:

• Walk, stand, bend, and sit for short/long periods of time to perform job functions
• Manipulate, handle, reach, feel, and control items or equipment
• Able to read, write, and interpret written documents
• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Environmental Factors:

The work environment includes:

• Typical office environment, with minimal exposure to noise, with outdoor exposure to heat, cold and environmental elements
• Manufacturing site visits including exposure to noise, moving objects, heat, cold and wood dust.
• Traveling including exposure to heat, cold and any weather conditions

Additional Information

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors