Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Coatings

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

About the role

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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

The West Bend 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

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.