Process Engineer -Tile Cutting

Shawfloorscareers; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve Tile Cutting manufacturing operations. This role offers hands-on problem solving on the floor and data-driven process optimization with opportunities to lead improvement projects across maintenance, quality, and operations.

The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with strong analytical skills who will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, reliability, and product quality while growing technical and

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year engineering degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or willingness to complete Green Belt and Black Belt training.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support SAFE, SMS, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and Environmental efforts.
• Coordinate with 10-12 maintenance techs and 3 quality personnel over 1st–3rd shifts and help set priorities for mechanical/electrical work.
• Lead planning, setup, data collection, and data analysis for development trials and new product development in their area.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Develop maintenance instructions and optimize equipment settings.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and perform root-cause analysis.
• Communicate progress and results of development efforts clearly.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Innovate

Building trusting relationships

Drive results

Education

4 year engineering degree

Six Sigma Black Belt or training to Green/Black

Job description

Shaw Plant 15, 5225 Hwy 411 SW, Cartersville, GA 30120 USA

Full time

R-156783

Job Title

Process Engineer -Tile Cutting

Position Overview

Build Your Engineering Career with Shaw Industries

Shaw Industries is seeking a driven and analytical Process Engineer to support and improve our Tile Cutting manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career or developing engineer to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while building strong technical, operational, and leadership skills.

In this role, you'll work alongside maintenance, quality, technical, and operations teams to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and product quality. You'll be exposed to process optimization, capital projects, root‑cause analysis, new product development, and continuous improvement initiatives while receiving mentorship from experienced engineering and manufacturing leaders.

If you're passionate about problem solving, process improvement, and applying engineering principles in a real‑world manufacturing setting, this role offers a strong foundation for long‑term career growth within Shaw.

Why Shaw?

At Shaw, you'll join a company backed by the strength and stability of Berkshire Hathaway while working in an environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and career development.

When you join Shaw, you'll benefit from:

• Opportunities for career growth across engineering, operations, and manufacturing leadership
• Hands‑on exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives
• A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation, and operational excellence
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs
• A company committed to investing in its people, communities, and future

Required Responsibilities:

• Understand and Support all SAFE, SMS, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and Environmental efforts.
• Work with 10-12 Maintenance Techs and 3 Quality B-levels over 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift and assist in setting priorities for mechanical/electrical work.
• Lead the planning, set up, data collection, and data analysis with all technical development trials and new product development in their area.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Develop maintenance instructions and optimize and develop equipment settings.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion‑control systems.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Be able to effectively communicate the reasons for the progress of and results from these development efforts.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement in efficiency, safety, quality, cost, and environmental aspects in their area.
• Manage Critical Parts Lists for Machinery. Order Special Parts.
• Manage capital projects to ensure completion in a timely manner.
• Fill in for the Department Manager as required.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 year engineering degree
• Six Sigma Black Belt or willing to complete Green Belt and Black Belt Training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Optimize and improve motors, sensors, actuators, PLCs, controllers, and other automation components
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software‑related issues
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, motors, and control systems
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial automation, robotics, or embedded systems

Required Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Deliver Compelling Communication
• Innovate
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Drive Results

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving problems on the manufacturing floor, analyzing data, leading improvement projects, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable results in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

This role offers a clear pathway to expand technical expertise, develop leadership capabilities, and build a long‑term career within Shaw Industries.

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Work Shift

8 Hr non‑rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

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