Senior Carded Needle-Punch Process Innovator

Sp Associates, Inc.; Dalton (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sp Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Process Improvement Engineer with a strong background in carded needle-punch nonwoven manufacturing and fiber processing. This hands-on role focuses on improving throughput, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and R&D.

You will lead process optimization from fiber preparation to final finishing, use Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE methods, and develop SOPs and control plans to sustain gains.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years in process improvement or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience in carded needle-punch nonwoven processes.
• Strong fiber processing, carding and needle-punch knowledge.
• Experience with synthetic fibers and blends.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process improvement initiatives for carded needle-punch nonwoven manufacturing.
• Optimize processes from fiber prep to finishing and assess fiber properties impact.
• Troubleshoot fiber opening, blending, web formation, and product consistency issues.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and control plans for processes.
• Track improvements: downtime, yield, quality, and material utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering on equipment changes.
• Support new product development and process validation.

Conocimientos

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

DOE

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Fabric processing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering

Herramientas

Nonwoven machinery

Carding equipment

Needle-punch equipment

Descripción del empleo

Sp Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Process Improvement Engineer with a strong background in carded needle-punch nonwoven manufacturing and fiber processing. This hands-on role focuses on improving throughput, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and R&D.

You will lead process optimization from fiber preparation to final finishing, use Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE methods, and develop SOPs and control plans to sustain gains.