Quality Process Engineer

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Andalusia (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is hiring a Quality Process Engineer at Shaw Plant 65 in Andalusia, AL to analyze quality trends and testing data to identify opportunities for improvement across Extrusion, Twisting, and Heatset operations.

The role provides technical expertise in troubleshooting and improving processes and equipment in the lab and shop floor, leading SPC monitoring, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce off-quality events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in SMS audits to ensure compliance.
• Support Extrusion, Twisting, and Heatset with quality leadership.
• Lead SPC monitoring and drive process improvements.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with yarn suppliers and vendors to resolve quality concerns.
• Represent quality during customer visits and feedback reviews.
• Oversee laboratory operations, maintenance, calibration, and testing accuracy.
• Coordinate SMS procedures and standard work across the plant.
• Lead Tiered Accountability with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with MOC actions and track corrective actions.
• Publish quality reports for performance monitoring.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Quality management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

## Quality Process EngineerApply: Shaw Plant 65, 200 Waits Drive Hwy 29 N, Andalusia, AL 36420 USA: Full time: Posted Today: R-157040**Job Title**Quality Process Engineer**Position Overview**Shaw is hiring a Quality Process Engineer to analyze quality trends and testing data to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance product quality, and support operational excellence. Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and improving processes and equipment in the lab and across Extrusion, Twisting, and Heatset operations.**Responsibilities:*** Lead and participate in internal and external SMS audits, ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.* Support Extrusion, Twisting, and Heatset operations through quality leadership, technical expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Lead SPC monitoring, analysis, and coaching efforts, utilizing statistical data to drive process improvements, reduce variation, and improve product quality.* Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures to reduce off-quality events and improve process performance.* Partner with yarn suppliers, equipment vendors, and Yarn Technical to evaluate materials and systems, resolve quality concerns, and ensure products meet performance expectations.* Serve as the quality representative during customer visits and feedback reviews, addressing concerns and supporting continuous improvement efforts.* Lead laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and calibration programs, ensuring testing accuracy, measurement integrity, equipment reliability, and technical support for laboratory personnel. Manage lab personnel including scheduling overtime and maintaining time.* Coordinate the development, revision, and implementation of SMS procedures and Standard Work to promote safe, consistent, and efficient operations.* Lead the laboratory Tiered Accountability process and collaborate with plant-wide Tiered Accountability and cross-functional teams to drive quality and operational improvements.* Provide oversight for facility Management of Change (MOC) activities and support the tracking and completion of corrective actions to ensure accountability and compliance.* Partner with the Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives and provide backup leadership for quality operations, quality systems, compliance activities, audits, and continuous improvement programs.* Prepare, analyze, and publish quality reports that monitor performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision making and operational excellence.**Required Competencies:*** Plan and Organize* Demonstrate Good Judgement* Drive Results* Coach and Support* Build Trusting Relationships**Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree required.* Engineering degree preferred.* Prefer at least one (1) year experience in a manufacturing environment or its equivalent.* Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training* Must have good interpersonal skills.* Must be able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.* Must be proficient in the use of software programs (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, etc.)#ShawIND #LI-AB1**Work Shift**8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM