Senior Production Engineer: Process & Efficiency Leader

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC, is seeking a Sr Production Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-quality products.

You will lead cross-functional projects, develop standards, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement on a fast-paced production floor. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience; Six-Sigma/Lean certification is desirable.

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

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Integrity

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC, is seeking a Sr Production Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-quality products.

You will lead cross-functional projects, develop standards, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement on a fast-paced production floor. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience; Six-Sigma/Lean certification is desirable.