Hands-On Process Engineer – Tufting (Cartersville)

Shaw Industries Ltd; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee product discounts

Adoption assistance

Shaw Family Health Center locations in

And much more

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Cartersville, GA seeks a driven Process Engineer to support Tufting operations across Plants 12 and 13. The role emphasizes ownership, initiative, and leading improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot processes, perform root-cause analyses, coach production teams, and develop robust procedures. Leadership experience, even if not formal, is valued as you drive cross-team projects to results.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a relevant technical field required.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a proactive technical resource for Tufting operations, identifying opportunities and driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor identifying issues and partnering with operators, mechanics, and supervisors to develop solutions.
• Monitor safety and performance of Tufting and BST processes and address concerns and opportunities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment using data-driven decisions.
• Lead root-cause analysis for off-quality conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor Tufting running conditions to ensure first-quality production.
• Coordinate with lab to address out-of-spec quality conditions and drive resolution.
• Coach mechanics, operators, and supervisors on safety, performance, and best practices.
• Develop and update standard procedures and process documentation in SMS.
• Participate in customer feedback calls and visits as needed.

Skills

Ownership

Initiative

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Shaw Industries in Cartersville, GA seeks a driven Process Engineer to support Tufting operations across Plants 12 and 13. The role emphasizes ownership, initiative, and leading improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot processes, perform root-cause analyses, coach production teams, and develop robust procedures. Leadership experience, even if not formal, is valued as you drive cross-team projects to results.