Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview VT Industries, Inc., is North America’s leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors for commercial and residential applications, the largest post-form laminate countertop manufacturer in the United States, as well as a leading source for butcher block countertops and other architectural wood products. VT is a family-owned company that offers a dynamic work environment and continues to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company’s three divisions serve customers from fifteen manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada.Position Description This position will be responsible for driving solutions to achieve top company goals by leading projects, supporting operations, and coordinating with all business functions. Essential Job Functions: Coordinates efforts to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes using tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and capability analysis. Support Production and maintenance operations Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in All Departments Drive Measurable Continuous Improvement Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects Understand and apply Ergonomics requirements to eliminate work hazards and improve work safety Mentor, train, develop, and evaluate team members as required Help develop and drive metrics for Production Teams Design processes that satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety laws Available to travel to other manufacturing sites Communicate projects and progress to all levels of the company Other duties as assigned Position Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering required A minimum of 3+ years related work experience is required, 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and ready to delve into projects to accomplish the company’s strategic goals Experience working with manufacturing and assembly processes; wood industry experience preferred Capability of handling projects on time and within budget Experience with CAD (Autocad and Solidworks), MS Office and Project Lean manufacturing experience and value stream mapping Experience with industrial automation preferred Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills Ability to drive and lead change Experience with product and material testing preferred All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries Physical RequirementsTolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.