Sr. Process Engineer

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Carole Fabrics, part of the Hunter Douglas family, is seeking a Process Engineer to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing processes. You will work on standard work, cycle times, PFMEAs, and cross-functional teams to meet Launch and continuous improvement goals.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree and 5+ years in process/manufacturing roles, with leadership experience and a willingness to travel. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills at all levels.
• Self-directed and results oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Travel = +20%

Responsibilities

• Perform safety process walks on his/her processes and ensure effective countermeasures to the identified risks, to guarantee zero accidents due to process
• Define the Direct Labor “needed to run” for each of his/her processes in the plant and to document it on a monthly basis
• Lead the multidisciplinary teams in the actions to achieve Process Target Efficiencies in his/her processes
• Develop and maintain the Standard Work for his/her processes that allow us to achieve our targeted efficiency (including packaging)
• Define and maintain the cycle times for each operation of his/her processes, and document it on monthly basis
• Support the perform of the LV1 and its proper documentation of the results (headcount, cycle times, rates, efficiencies, scrap %, rework %, etc)
• Support the flawless implementation of process on time for new Launches (LV1 passed and no major issues in process)
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs for each of our processes, and lead the multidisciplinary teams in the reviews of the PFMEAs in order to prevent cost of poor quality
• Perform on weekly basis a Process/Gemba Walk to one of his/her process on the plant to guarantee the compliance with standard work and guidelines, identify opportunities and issues, document the findings and ensure effective countermeasures to correct current issues and to prevent potential ones (including packaging)

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-directed

Results orientation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry.We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible to ensure, that all the processes have a standard work that guarantees: a) The safety of our employees, b) The quality of our products, c) The high efficiency of our processes and d) A productive capacity that allows us to complete our deliveries on time

What you'll do

• Perform safety process walks on his/her processes and ensure effective countermeasures to the identified risks, to guarantee zero accidents due to process
• Define the Direct Labor “needed to run” for each of his/her processes in the plant and to document it on a monthly basis
• Lead the multidisciplinary teams in the actions to achieve Process Target Efficiencies in his/her processes
• Develop and maintain the Standard Work for his/her processes that allow us to achieve our targeted efficiency (including packaging)
• Define and maintain the cycle times for each operation of his/her processes, and document it on monthly basis
• Support the perform of the LV1 and its proper documentation of the results (headcount, cycle times, rates, efficiencies, scrap %, rework %, etc)
• Support the flawless implementation of process on time for new Launches (LV1 passed and no major issues in process)
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs for each of our processes, and lead the multidisciplinary teams in the reviews of the PFMEAs in order to prevent cost of poor quality
• Perform on weekly basis a Process/Gemba Walk to one of his/her process on the plant to guarantee the compliance with standard work and guidelines, identify opportunities and issues, document the findings and ensure effective countermeasures to correct current issues and to prevent potential ones (including packaging)

Other requirements:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills at all levels
• Self-directed
• Results Oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Travel = +20%

Who you are

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• At least 5 yrs of experience process or manufacturing areas
• At least 1 yrs of experience as a Leader in manufacturing industry
• At least 1 year of experience in projects (desirable)

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary range: $90,000 - 100,000
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts