SUMMARY: Designs, improves, and supports all cabinet manufacturing activities and functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with managers and supervisors to establish production and quality control standards.
• Implements, and maintains processes, procedures, and programs to improve the quality of finished products
• Prepares pre-production sign offs to assure correct machine settings, materials, etc., are satisfactory to all parties.
• Identifies in-house quality issues.

·      Keeps up to date on overall activities of ongoing production, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.

• Leads product nonconformance investigations.
• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Two to four years related experience or equivalent

·      Strong knowledge of cabinet manufacturing processes.

·      Ability to develop clear, accurate, product design blueprints and machine instructions.

·      Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

·      Experience in quality assurance metrics, including understanding of statistical analysis.

·      Commitment to excellence and high standards

·      Excellent written and oral communication skills

·      Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

·      Ability to manage priorities and workflow

·      Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

·      Acute attention to detail

·      Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects

·      Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees

·      Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

·      Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.

·      Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, and evaluation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts

EOE (Veteran/Disability)