Sr Industrial Engineer

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Hillsville, Virginia, is seeking a Sr Industrial Engineer to lead and support capital improvement and maintenance projects within Engineering, driving efficiency, safety, quality, and cost control across production lines.

You will design systems, assess equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, apply Six Sigma/Lean concepts, and ensure projects meet budgets and schedules; occasional exposure to production floor environment.

Job description

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Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Hillsville, Virginia, United States, 24343

Are you looking for more?

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Sr Industrial Engineer is a high-performing contributor that serves as a subject matter expert to facilitate and support capital improvement and maintenance projects within the Engineering function by utilizing strong knowledge of industry practices and standards. This role participates in cross-functional project teams to meet business challenges in the areas of operating budgets, project measurements and control for capability, efficiency, quality, timelines, and safety.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, assess, and implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity used in the production process to maximize operational efficiency.
• Plan and design assigned systems that increase productivity by improving the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Recommend more efficient and safer manufacturing processes using new, existing, or modified machinery, equipment, or systems under the guidance of a more senior engineering staff member.
• Implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for projects of simple to moderate complexity.
• Oversee work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and reduce costs using approved company standards. Review standards with a more senior engineering staff member before implementation.
• Analyze and recommend changes to work operations to reduce noise, pollution, toxic chemicals, and similar hazards under the direction of a more senior engineering staff member.
• Oversee assigned daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and other reporting system outputs.
• Participate in cross-functional projects or meetings as required under the direction of a more senior engineering staff member.
• Consistently perform high-quality analysis.
• Identify ways to assess and apply innovative ideas that 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.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Four to six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable.

What you’re good at:

• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the position's discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude; adaptable to change, collaborative, and able to handle multiple projects at once.

What else?

• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may include a noisy, high-traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, including evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment correctly for most of the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.