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
The Fiberon Decking Process Engineer will be a key team member of the New London manufacturing facility as we continue to improve production output by instilling World Class Manufacturing concepts. The Process Engineer is hands-on in process development, process controls, process layout and ergonomic design. You will have the opportunity to work with our experts in learning our business and extrusion process. You will work with new state-of-the-art equipment and robotics while also investigating opportunities to improve older equipment. The Process Engineer will have opportunity to continue career growth in our vibrant organization. The successful candidate will also drive production efficiency, reduce downtime and improve quality.
POSITION LOCATION:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with all work performed in New London, NC.
YOUR ROLE:
- Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing
- Design and plan equipment layout
- Conduct tests and monitor the process performance throughout production
- Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes
- Evaluate operations and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Estimate production costs
- Identify, plan and implement process improvement opportunities.
- Optimize new systems and upgrades to existing processes and facilities.
- Provide leadership and support for all related processes – Extrusion.
- Design, maintain and optimize Human Machine Interfaces.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years in Process Improvement, profile or sheet extrusion.
- Composite extrusion experience a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years’ experience with Continuous Improvement tools such as lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 6 sigma.
- 2+ years of functional and process engineering experience within polymer extrusion processes
- Process-oriented individual with strong experience in process standardization, creating Work Instructions, SOP’s, and implementing SPC.
- Extremely strong Project Management skills
Additional Information
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.
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What We Do
Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS) is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois with operations across the Midwest in the United States and globally. Since becoming a stand-alone company in 2011, we have established a strong track record of growth and success while consistently outperforming our competitors and the marketplace. Our strength comes from a consistent growth strategy focused on innovation, superior execution and high performing teams.
Our purpose is to FULFILL THE DREAMS OF HOME. Delivering on our purpose and strategy starts with our associates who see limitless opportunities to build a great company. Our teams are guided by our values called the 3As, which are fundamental beliefs and behaviors focused on how we conduct business and treat others: 1) ALIGNED - We are collaborative, inclusive, and work decisively. 2) AGILE - We move quickly in an ever-changing business landscape to capture the opportunities ahead. 3) ACCOUNTABLE - We operate with responsibility, transparency, and ownership to deliver results.
An important component of our culture is a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At Fortune Brands, our associates are encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves.
OUR BUSINESS INCLUDES 3 SEGMENTS:
Water Innovations (WINN): WINN designs for water, delivering beautiful products crafted with innovation and efficiency. Brands include Moen and a portfolio of luxury brands under the House of Rohl: Riobel, Rohl, Perrin & Rowe, Shaws and Victoria + Albert.
Outdoors & Security: This business focuses on the attractive outdoor living space with products engineered for a lifetime of outdoor performance, providing homeowners protection and security. Brands include Therma-Tru, LARSON, Fiberon, Fypon, Master Lock and SentrySafe.
Cabinets: MasterBrand Cabinets is the premier kitchen and bath cabinet producer in North America. Our portfolio includes more than 35+ brands.
