Mechanical Design Engineer

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing custom machinery, tooling, and automated equipment for all MasterBrand facilities from concept through installation and start-up. This role includes full project management responsibilities, ensuring successful execution from initial concept and estimation to final implementation. The engineer will work closely with internal customers to fully understand current needs and anticipate future requirements, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that improve productivity and safety. The position also involves strategic and predictive planning to ensure designs meet both current and future operational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from concept development through design, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and predict future needs.
• Develop strategic plans for equipment and process improvements to meet long-term goals.
• Design mechanisms, subsystems, and complete machines involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components using SolidWorks.
• Perform engineering calculations related to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressures, and forces.
• Produce bills of materials and detailed drawings, ensuring accuracy, proper material selection, and cost efficiency.
• Manage equipment testing, installation, and start-up activities.
• Develop manuals & TPM documentation for equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices.
• Assist in problem-solving and root cause analysis for equipment and process issues.
• Oversee capital project management and ensure timely delivery within budget.

• 2+ years of experience in engineering roles focused on automated equipment design.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or 5+ years in the design of automated assembly machinery.
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Proven project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to anticipate future operational needs and translate them into design solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional approach and demeanor.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 15%)
• Experience managing projects from concept to installation.
• Expertise in automated equipment design and process improvement.
• Strategic planning and predictive analysis for future operational requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].