Order Engineer

Company: VT Industries Inc
Location: Two Rivers
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Company Overview VT Industries, Inc., is North America’s leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors for commercial and residential applications, the largest post-form laminate countertop manufacturer in the United States, as well as a leading source for butcher block countertops and other architectural wood products. VT is a family-owned company that offers a dynamic work environment and continues to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company’s three divisions serve customers from sixteen manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada. Description The Order Engineer will be responsible for translating customer orders and specifications into clear, accurate, and manufacturable product configurations. This role bridges the gap between sales, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring each order meets customer requirements and company standards. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Order Detailers, Sales Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure clarity of each Sales Order. Edit Work Orders from Sales Engineering Special Instructions. Updating Work Order Bills of Materials (BOMs), Routings, and comments. Use Optimization Software and manual calculations to improve yield in manufacturing of doors or their components. Work with Detailers and Purchasing Teams when a revision occurs. Maintain accurate Work Order information. Support Order Detailers and Production Scheduling by providing technical clarity and resolving ambiguities. Identify and resolve errors in orders before production to reduce rework and increase efficiency. Assist in company-wide quality improvement initiatives. Investigate and write configuration tickets to improve Consistency of Work Order. Participate in testing, prior to launch to “Live” environment. Review material inventory availability for all Sales Orders. Providing data to Production Scheduling to improve customer lead times. Create and update Technical Work Instructions. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 2 years of experience in order engineering, applications engineering, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, mechanical components, and manufacturing processes. This individual must possess creativity, ingenuity, keen sense of detail, and a strong desire to offer unique solutions to unique customer requirements. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft programs. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Commit to being a steady and reliable team-member. Capable of working effectively under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. Technical writing capability. Understand, review and write standard instructions. Basic knowledge of Quality, Continuous Improvement and/or Lean concepts. All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries. Physical Requirements Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match, employee assistance program, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, paid time off/vacation, tuition reimbursement, and more

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