Lead Industrial Engineer: Drive Efficiency & Innovation

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize production processes and design systems that boost productivity. You will analyze operations, recommend safer, more efficient methods, and collaborate with senior staff on project implementations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with Six-Sigma/Lean certifications being desirable. Some positions may involve flexible shifts on a busy manufacturing floor.

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 are desirable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.

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.
• Participate in cross-functional projects or meetings as required, providing expert input under the direction of senior engineering staff.
• Perform high quality analysis consistently, utilizing advanced analytical skills to drive informed decision-making.
• Champion innovative ideas and apply them effectively to enhance business results, leveraging deep expertise in industrial engineering.
• Monitor and/or lead after-action reviews to identify, document, and share lessons learned, utilizing specialized knowledge and experience to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements, providing expert input and guidance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize production processes and design systems that boost productivity. You will analyze operations, recommend safer, more efficient methods, and collaborate with senior staff on project implementations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with Six-Sigma/Lean certifications being desirable. Some positions may involve flexible shifts on a busy manufacturing floor.