Technical Process Engineer

Shaw Industries Ltd; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Ltd in Dalton, GA is seeking a Technical Process Engineer to develop, evaluate, and implement new yarn and extrusion processes. The role emphasizes research, trials, and advances in process improvements across Residential Division facilities, with travel to local plants in Northwest Georgia.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree and 2+ years in process or technical engineering, with hands‑on experience in yarn/extrusion and manufacturing support.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in a process or technical engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved yarn systems using current and new technology.
• Improve products/processes based on customer requirements.
• Attend meetings with extrusion and yarn/carpet plants for continuous improvements in safety, quality, and cost; visit extrusion plants.

Skills

Execute action plans

Initiate action

Coach and support

Build relationships

Influence others

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Job Title

Technical Process Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw is hiring a Technical Process Engineerto develop, produce, and evaluate new products and process improvements, as well as projects to improve current products and processes. Conduct research and trials (lab, pilot, line) in pursuit of incremental, significant, and transformational innovation for Yarn and Soft floorcovering, specifically but not limited to Residential Division. Supporting yarn plants within the Residential Division as needed. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to process improvement, raw materials, quality and claims improvement,researchand development. This role is onsite based in Dalton and will involve traveling to other local facilities in Northwest Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved yarn systems through current andnew technologyprocesses.

• Improve and develop products/processes based on customer requirements.

• Attend periodic meetings with fiber extrusion and yarn/carpet manufacturing for the purpose of continuous improvementsin the area ofsafety, quality, cost, etc. Make periodic visits to extrusion plants.

• Act as Liaison for Extrusion,Yarnand Carpet Plants for outside suppliers on quality/process problems.

• Evaluate new processes and equipment as requested at various plants.

• Assistin installation and startup of new machinery and equipment.

• Attend MTR and XR Reviews as needed – Provide samples to extrusion plants andcorporate testinglabsas necessary.

• Set up trials and evaluations using MDM/MTR system – Following trials closely and report findings to extrusion plants. Plan follow-up trials asrequired.

• Provide engineering support by troubleshooting quality/process problemsin order toidentifyand implement solutions.

• Monitor fiber inventories working closely with production planning and residential yarntechnicalto deplete stranded pounds.

• Isolate yarn, which has questionablequality withrestrictions for its use. Find an end use for allF,R,andS codedyarnswhich is the most forgiving, and arrange for the special processing of this yarn.

• Investigate TWHS processing issues with plant quality and technical staff to resolve issues withsinglesyarn. Such issues could include excessive yarn breaks, poor packaging, mislabeled yarn, suspicious dye tails, luster variation, etc.

• Review anyoff qualitycarpet with yarn and carpet plants todeterminedefect cause. Dissect streaks from carpets andsubmitsamples to Corporate Labs and extrusion plants for specific tests to be performed. Useexpertisetodeterminedifferences in streak tufts and control tufts.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Product Development and Applications.

Required Competencies

• Execute Action Plans

• Initiate Action

• Coach and Support

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Influence Others

Requirements

• 4-year degree

• 2+ years’ experience in a process or technical engineer role

Preferred

• Engineering, Technical, or Science Degree

• Yarn or Extrusion process or technical engineering experiencestrongly preferred

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.