Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean Optimizations

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 flooring leader seeking a Sr Production Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-quality production. You will lead cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive process improvements across the operation.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–6 years of relevant experience, with Six-Sigma/Lean certifications being desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (required).
• 4–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity used in production process to maximize efficiency.
• Design systems to increase productivity by improving integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Recommend or implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for projects of simple to moderate complexity.
• Oversee development of work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and cost reductions using standard company approved standards.
• 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.
• 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 improvement

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 flooring leader seeking a Sr Production Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-quality production. You will lead cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive process improvements across the operation.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–6 years of relevant experience, with Six-Sigma/Lean certifications being desirable.