Job Description

Join Our Mission:

To create cabinets people love, to bring light to the world & the community, to build life into people's lives, and to leave behind more than we take.

What We Do:

Decor is the unique result of passionate people, strong partnerships, and loyal customers. There's an unmistakable positivity and pursuit of excellence that makes our cabinets undeniably different. Our culture celebrates each the uniqueness of individuals, providing opportunities for growth in skill, confidence, and character. We strive to meet the needs of those we serve, embrace change, and continually innovate the kitchen and bath industry.

Who We Are Looking For:

We're looking for a

Process Engineer specializing in wood coatings

to join our team and take a lead role in optimizing our spray finishing operations.

This role is key to driving quality, efficiency, and compliance in our finishing processes, and you'll work alongside a collaborative team of engineers, technicians, and production staff to make it happen.

What You'll Do

1. Develop & Standardize Finishing Processes

Design, refine, and standardize spray finishing processes for painting, staining, sealing, and topcoating. Select and evaluate coatings for appearance, performance, and compliance. Apply materials science principles to enhance coating durability and aesthetics.

2. Troubleshoot & Improve Quality

Investigate and resolve finish issues using your knowledge of coating formulations and wood substrates. Conduct tests for gloss, adhesion, film build, chemical resistance, and overall finish performance. Eliminate surface defects through root cause analysis and continuous process refinement.

3. Collaborate Across Departments

Partner with suppliers and R&D to trial new coatings, catalysts, and additives. Monitor and fine-tune spray machine and equipment conditions for consistency and throughput. Test, evaluate and optimize spray application equipment (both manual and automated).

4. Train, Improve & Ensure Compliance

Train staff in spray application, process controls, and safety procedures. Lead Lean and Six Sigma-based improvements to reduce waste and rework. Ensure all finishing operations comply with environmental and health regulations.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in spray finishing or coatings, ideally in wood/furniture manufacturing. Familiarity with automated or robotic spray application systems.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong foundation in coating chemistry and curing mechanisms. Experience troubleshooting finish defects and inconsistencies. Skilled in ERP systems, SPC tools, and manufacturing metrics.

Core Competencies:

Project Management and process documentation skills Computer proficiency (MS Office, CAD 2D/3D) Lean/Six Sigma process improvement experience Strong attention to detail, data-driven mindset, and hands-on problem-solving skills

Personal Attributes:

Integrity

- You take ownership and live by strong values.

Humble

- You listen, collaborate, and learn from others.

Hungry

- You're motivated and always looking to improve.

Smart

- You understand team dynamics and communicate with insight and care.

Why Join Us?

Work with a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. Be part of a company that invests in new technologies--including robotics and automation. Make a direct impact on quality, sustainability, and product excellence. Enjoy a culture of integrity, respect, and teamwork.

APPLY

on our website www.decorcabinets.com by August 4, 2025.

Disability accommodations are available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Morden, MB R6M 1Y4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

wood coatings: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-04