Process Improvement Engineer

STANDARD TEXTILE; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile in Thomaston, GA is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to analyze manufacturing processes and drive Lean-based improvements. You will partner with production teams to reduce waste, cut cycle times, and improve quality, safety and yield.

Responsibilities include leading cost-reduction projects, implementing efficient work methods, and coaching teams on Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen. A strong engineering background and data analysis skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in textile manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong skills in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and Pareto analysis.

Responsibilities

• Improve operation costs, quality and turn time.
• Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards.
• Work on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies.
• Identify areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using LEAN methodology.
• Complete programs and projects on time and on budget.
• Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects.
• Educate others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs.
• Collaborate with the process development team to facilitate new products, process improvements and new technology.
• Conduct and lead project meetings.
• Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield.
• Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes

Skills

LEAN

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Pareto Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Process Improvement EngineerApplylocations: Thomaston, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3225At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.The **Process Improvement Engineer** is responsible for analyzing current business processes, assisting management in the implementation of operational improvements and working on projects with manufacturing teams. **Responsibilities Include:*** Improve operation costs, quality and turn time* Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards* Work on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies* Identify areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology* Complete programs and projects on time and on budget* Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects* Requires the ability to identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research available solutions and implement projects* Educate others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs* Collaborate with the process development team to facilitate new products, process improvements and new technology* Conduct and lead project meetings* Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield* Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes **Qualifications Include:*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering* Experience in textile manufacturing processes preferred* Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite* Knowledge with LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or Pareto Analysis**PM21**Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the **sixth year** running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.*Join us!*### About UsWe’re passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life.Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.Standard Textile supports a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen\* and satisfactory background investigation.*\*Candidates selected for employment in Ohio will also be subject to a nicotine screening included in pre-hire requirements. In order to pass the nicotine screening, you must be completely free of the use of any nicotine containing products.*