Manufacturing Engineer

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes for quality and efficiency on a global scale. You will work on process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product launches in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 2–4 years of experience and a Lean/Six-Sigma mindset. Travel and environment considerations may apply on a high-traffic production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and implement manufacturing techniques and equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Plan and design systems to increase productivity and optimize integration of people, materials, and equipment.
• Research and implement changes to work methods, machinery, and safety for simple to moderate projects.
• Develop work standards, schedules, procedures and performance standards to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and new product launches.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve productivity and quality.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent

Six-Sigma/Lean certifications desirable

Job description

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Job Objective

Briefly describe the main purpose of this position.

The Manufacturing Engineer is an established performer that is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality products. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to improve production methods, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance within a manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Develop, assess, and implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity used in production process to maximize the efficiency of the operations.
• Plan and design systems as assigned that increase productivity by improving the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Research, recommend, or may implements changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for project of simple to moderate complexity.
• Develop work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and cost reductions using standard company approved standards. Review standards with more senior engineering staff member before implementation.
• Work on cross-functional teams to execute projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product launches.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.
• Effectively apply functional, process, and procedural or technical knowledge to address business challenges.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable.

Competencies

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Other Pertinent Job Information

Travel time, how many people they will manage, the work environment, etc.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The information on this description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.