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 manufacturingDesign and plan equipment layoutConduct tests and monitor the process performance throughout productionTroubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processesEvaluate operations and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulationsEstimate production costsIdentify, 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.

QualificationsB.S. in Engineering or related field5+ 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 processesProcess-oriented individual with strong experience in process standardization, creating Work Instructions, SOP’s, and implementing SPC.Extremely strong Project Management skills

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63,000 - $95,700 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

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.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

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.