Industrial Engineering Lead: Process Innovation & Efficiency

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Dalton, GA is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive production improvements on the manufacturing floor, design systems to boost productivity, and guide cross-functional teams in implementing efficient changes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with Six-Sigma/Lean certifications and AutoCAD proficiency being desirable assets to optimize operations and safety across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications desirable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced expertise to develop, assess, and implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity within production processes, focusing on maximizing operational efficiency.
• Plan and design systems that enhance productivity by optimizing the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance, leveraging specialized knowledge in industrial engineering.
• Provide expert recommendations on more efficient and safer manufacturing processes, utilizing new, existing, or modified machinery, equipment, or systems under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for projects of simple to moderate complexity, ensuring adherence to company-approved standards.
• Oversee work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards to improve efficiency and cost reductions, reviewing standards with senior engineering staff before implementation.
• Analyze and recommend changes to work operations to reduce noise, pollution, toxic chemicals, etc., under the direction of senior engineering staff.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and other reporting systems output, leveraging specialized knowledge and experience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements, providing expert input and guidance.

Skills

Six-Sigma

Lean methodology

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mohawk Industries in Dalton, GA is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive production improvements on the manufacturing floor, design systems to boost productivity, and guide cross-functional teams in implementing efficient changes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with Six-Sigma/Lean certifications and AutoCAD proficiency being desirable assets to optimize operations and safety across facilities.