Technical Process Engineer

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Dalton, GA is seeking a Technical Process Engineer to develop, produce, and evaluate new products and process improvements for Yarn and Soft floorcovering, particularly in the Residential Division.

The role is onsite in Dalton and will involve traveling to other local facilities in Northwest Georgia. You will conduct lab, pilot, and line trials, collaborate with extrusion and yarn/carpet plants to drive safety, quality, and cost improvements, and provide

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a process or technical engineer role.
• 4-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved yarn systems through current and new technology processes.
• Improve and develop products/processes based on customer requirements.
• Attend periodic meetings with extrusion and yarn/carpet manufacturing for continuous improvements in safety, quality, cost.
• Make periodic visits to extrusion plants.
• Act as liaison for Extrusion, Yarn and Carpet Plants for outside suppliers on quality/process problems.
• Evaluate new processes and equipment at various plants.
• Assist in installation and startup of new machinery and equipment.
• Attend MTR and XR Reviews and provide samples to extrusion plants and corporate testing labs.
• Set up trials and evaluations using MDM/MTR system and report findings to extrusion plants.

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Position Overview

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, research and 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 and new technology processes.
• Improve and develop products/processes based on customer requirements.
• Attend periodic meetings with fiber extrusion and yarn/carpet manufacturing for the purpose of continuous improvements in the area of safety, quality, cost, etc.
• Make periodic visits to extrusion plants.
• Act as Liaison for Extrusion, Yarn and Carpet Plants for outside suppliers on quality/process problems.
• Evaluate new processes and equipment as requested at various plants.
• Assist in installation and startup of new machinery and equipment.
• Attend MTR and XR Reviews as needed – Provide samples to extrusion plants andcorporate testing labs as necessary.
• Set up trials and evaluations using MDM/MTR system – Following trials closely and report findings to extrusion plants.
• Plan follow-up trials as required.
• Provide engineering support by troubleshooting quality/process problems in order to identify and implement solutions.
• Monitor fiber inventories working closely with production planning and residential yarn technical to deplete stranded pounds.
• Isolate yarn, which has questionable quality with restrictions for its use.
• Find an end use for all F,R,and S coded yarns which 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 with singles yarn. Such issues could include excessive yarn breaks, poor packaging, mislabeled yarn, suspicious dye tails, luster variation, etc.
• Review any off quality carpet with yarn and carpet plants to determine defect cause.
• Dissect streaks from carpets and submit samples to Corporate Labs and extrusion plants for specific tests to be performed.
• Use expertise to determine differences 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 experience
• strongly preferred

Work Shift

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

About Shaw

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success.

Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same.

Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world. Learn more

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