New Product Engineer

Our people are the life of this company. Together, we build life into the kitchen. We are a nationwide team, designing and manufacturing the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. Our people pride themselves on genuine collaboration, working to deliver a seamless, integrated, quality experience to anyone and everyone. Our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life — the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. This is why your career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile.

The Product Engineer collaborates with Corporate Purchasing, Engineering Leadership, Operations, and Product Management to scope, recommend changes, and ultimately implement changes through Cabinetworks Group Operations. In addition, the product engineer is responsible for creating SOPs, process improvement, training for department, troubleshooting and special project work as required.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate on multi-functional teams in support of New Product Development projects including the use of task / timeline management tools, project status meetings, and meeting minutes

• Develop and manage project timelines for projects originating from the Value Analysis – Value Engineering Management system, coordinate team meetings

• Coordinate product samples/testing, and update Engineering drawings and specifications as required

• Lead projects targeting product cost reductions, product quality improvements, and inventory reduction activities using project management skills

• Use product engineering automation systems to develop the CAD models, drawings, and bills of material for existing product maintenance

• Work to improve processes used within the Product Engineering area of responsibility

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, information systems, or related field

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software

• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams

• Demonstrated successful ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities

• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal customers

• Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence and initiative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Prior SQL or equivalent query writing experience

• Prior ERP experience (Oracle)

• AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD software experience

• Familiarity with the cabinet industry or furniture industry products

• Prior PDM/PLM experience (PTC Windchill or similar)

Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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