Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings

Description

As a member of the Regal Holdings family, the West Bend Company brings over 100 years of experience to its clients providing high quality cookware products that meet and exceed expectations. We are experts in drawing and finishing high performance stainless steel. We believe the kitchen (and the family table) make up the hub of the home, where everyone belongs.

We are all working together to:

• Be first in mind, first in choice for US manufactured cookware
• Positively impact the lives of over 1,000,000+ people each year with our innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Create an environment where all employees can do their best work

You will love it here if you believe in the following:

• Everybody matters
• Do the right thing
• We are in this together
• Passion for our customers
• Service Built
• Involved Solutions Provider

If this sounds like the company for you, your seat at our West Bend Company family table awaits.

Your seat at the table: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings

You will love this seat if you get, want, and have the capacity to:

Coatings Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Serve as the technical authority for non-stick and functional coating systems (PTFE, ceramic), owning coating performance in production including adhesion, durability, yield, and defect reduction
• Troubleshoot coating defects and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Define and optimize coating application methods, curing processes, and manufacturability
• Partner with quality, operations, and product development to resolve coating-related issues and improve process performance

Applied Materials Science (Manufacturing Focus)

• Apply materials science principles to solve coating and substrate-related challenges, ensuring robust and repeatable performance
• Develop and optimize coating processes, surface preparation methods, and key process parameters
• Collaborate with operations, quality, suppliers, and product development to ensure scalable and manufacturable solutions

Capital Execution & Equipment Ownership

• Lead end-to-end capital equipment projects and coating line launches, including supplier engagement, FAT, installation, commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput targets are achieved
• Own timelines, budgets, vendor performance, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project execution
• Develop equipment standards, maintenance strategies, and process controls to support long-term reliability

Process Development & Production Support

• Establish standard work, process documentation, and training to support stable operations
• Support production ramp-up and ongoing operations through hands-on troubleshooting and performance monitoring
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency

This seat reports to: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director

Our company believes leaders are critical to the success of each individual. Because of this, you will have a leader who:

• Works with a sense of urgency and aligned purpose
• Has a passion for our customers and a focus on end consumers
• Is a servant leader who is collaborative and approachable
• Has strong ethics and integrity
• Is courageous and inspirational

There are so many benefits to being a part of the West Bend Company & Regal Holdings Team! Our benefits package is built with you and your family in mind – and that starts with the things that are most important to you – your health, your lifestyle, and your future. Learn more at Cookware Manufacturing Careers in West Bend, WI | West Bend Company

*The West Bend Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

We need this seat to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering 
• Proven track record leading capital equipment projects from concept through startup 
• Hands-on experience with coating or finishing processes (PTFE, ceramic strongly preferred) 
• Strong understanding of process development, scale-up, and manufacturing systems 
• Strong documentation skills for process improvements, pilots, and measurable results 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and comfortable using technology to track, analyze, and report on initiatives 
• Familiarity with automation, controls, and industrial ovens/curing systems 
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience