Sr Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is seeking a Sr Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality products with efficient production.

You will analyze current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and deliver data-driven solutions that reduce waste and improve productivity. Collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams is essential to execute process improvements safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Six-Sigma or Lean certifications desirable.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and procedures to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in existing processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Participate on product and new process development teams, evaluating manufacturing feasibility and expenditures.
• Develop and implement manufacturing concepts and processes.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment allocations for new product implementations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance to implement process changes.
• Provide technical support to other teams and lead after-action reviews.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

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 Process Engineer is a high performing contributor that serves as a subject matter expert and is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality products. This role involves analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and procedures to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in existing processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Participate on product and new process development teams, making recommendations of manufacturing feasibility and evaluating expenditures.
• Recommend manufacturing concepts while developing and implementing suitable manufacturing processes.
• Identify equipment allocations and unique tooling required for new product implementation.
• Implement and coordinate revisions and improvements to tooling according to customer or product specifications.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to implement process changes and improvements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other teams as needed.
• 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.

What You Have:

• 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.
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, 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.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Disclaimer:

The information on this description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

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.