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Description At Decor Cabinets, we are passionate about creating high-quality cabinets that combine beauty, durability, and performance. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
- Education & Experience:
- 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.
Application deadline: August 4, 2025
Disability Accommodations available upon request.
About Decor Cabinets Ltd
Like most businesses, Decor Cabinets was born from an idea. Established back in 1977 in the small town of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, our idea was to create cabinets that customers would enjoy and be able to create a lifetime of warm family memories against a backdrop of cabinetry that reflects their values and lifestyle.
Decor operates two modern production facilities and a showroom with the latest innovations in cabinetry based in Morden and its expanding dealer network is spreading throughout Canada and the USA. Modern facilities, quality materials, excellent equipment, and comprehensive employee training have created a highly-skilled workforce that is able to produce a superior product.
We believe our success lies in developing and maintaining good relationships - with our customers, our dealers, our staff, our suppliers and our local and global community. Decor is dedicated to support various organizations that give help to the needy, lend a hand to those in trouble, and teach values that remind us to show compassion to our neighbor. That is just a part of what makes Decor undeniably different.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Details
Description At Decor Cabinets, we are passionate about creating high-quality cabinets that combine beauty, durability, and performance. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
- Education & Experience:
- 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.
Application deadline: August 4, 2025
Disability Accommodations available upon request.
About Decor Cabinets Ltd
Like most businesses, Decor Cabinets was born from an idea. Established back in 1977 in the small town of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, our idea was to create cabinets that customers would enjoy and be able to create a lifetime of warm family memories against a backdrop of cabinetry that reflects their values and lifestyle.
Decor operates two modern production facilities and a showroom with the latest innovations in cabinetry based in Morden and its expanding dealer network is spreading throughout Canada and the USA. Modern facilities, quality materials, excellent equipment, and comprehensive employee training have created a highly-skilled workforce that is able to produce a superior product.
We believe our success lies in developing and maintaining good relationships - with our customers, our dealers, our staff, our suppliers and our local and global community. Decor is dedicated to support various organizations that give help to the needy, lend a hand to those in trouble, and teach values that remind us to show compassion to our neighbor. That is just a part of what makes Decor undeniably different.