Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Process & Efficiency Lead

Mohawk Industries Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Kentucky is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer who will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality flooring products. You will apply technical expertise, solve complex problems, and manage projects that reduce cost and improve performance on the shop floor.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience; Six-Sigma/Lean certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4-6 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity used in production process to maximize efficiency.
• Design systems to increase productivity by integrating people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Recommend changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety for projects of moderate complexity.
• Develop and review work standards, schedules, and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute process-improvement projects.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Lead after-action reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Collaborate to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Mohawk Industries in Kentucky is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer who will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality flooring products. You will apply technical expertise, solve complex problems, and manage projects that reduce cost and improve performance on the shop floor.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience; Six-Sigma/Lean certifications are desirable.