Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Impact

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Mount Gilead (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Mount Gilead, NC is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficient production of high-quality flooring products.

You will lead cross-functional projects, develop standards, and drive continuous improvements across equipment, methods, and workflows to boost productivity and reduce costs. This role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4-6 years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and 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 the efficiency of the operations.
• Design systems as assigned that increase productivity by improving the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Recommend or may implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for project of simple to moderate complexity.
• Oversee the development of work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and cost reductions using standard company approved standards. Review standards with more senior engineering staff member before implementation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product launches.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Perform high quality analysis consistently.
• Find ways to assess and apply innovative ideas to enhance business results.
• Successfully lead after-action reviews to identify, document, and share lessons learned.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Mount Gilead, NC is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficient production of high-quality flooring products.

You will lead cross-functional projects, develop standards, and drive continuous improvements across equipment, methods, and workflows to boost productivity and reduce costs. This role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.