Process Improvement Engineer

Standard Textile; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes across our facilities in Georgia. The role focuses on cost reduction, quality improvements, and efficient labor practices to drive lean manufacturing initiatives.

The engineer will lead productivity projects, implement safer work methods, and collaborate with development teams to introduce new processes and technologies that enhance yield and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in textile manufacturing processes preferred.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen and Pareto analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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.
• Complete programs and projects on time and on budget.
• Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research 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.
• Resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure batch quality and improve material yield.
• Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes.

Skills

LEAN methodology

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Pareto Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At 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

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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.