Lead Process Engineer - Tufting Ops (Cartersville)

Shaw Industries Group; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) and retirement plans

Employee discounts

Parental Leave

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support Tufting operations in Cartersville, GA across Plants 12 and 13. The role emphasizes ownership, initiative, and cross-team collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

The ideal candidate will bring a Four-year technical degree and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, plus strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities demonstrated on projects or in supervisor roles.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a technical field required or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing, coursework, or project leadership is valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a proactive technical resource for Tufting operations and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Observe floor processes, identify issues with operators and supervisors, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Lead root-cause analysis for off-quality conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting of processes and equipment with good judgment and timely decisions.
• Coach mechanics and operators on safety, process performance, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year degree in a technical field

Job description

Shaw Industries Group is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support Tufting operations in Cartersville, GA across Plants 12 and 13. The role emphasizes ownership, initiative, and cross-team collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

The ideal candidate will bring a Four-year technical degree and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, plus strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities demonstrated on projects or in supervisor roles.