Textile Facilities Engineer: Drive Production & Reliability

American & Efird LLC; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American & Efird LLC in Mount Holly, NC is seeking a results-driven Textile Engineer to join our manufacturing facility. This hands-on role supports production efficiency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across the operation.

You’ll collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to design, install, improve, and maintain equipment and facility systems while promoting safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Textile Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in a textile or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of boilers, air compressors, motors, pumps, HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Evaluate the work environment to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Improve and utilize work order systems to ensure timely equipment repairs.
• Coordinate projects with Operations to meet priorities and timelines.
• Troubleshoot and improve facility systems (boilers, compressors, motors, HVAC, pumps, etc.).
• Design, quote, and build equipment, fixtures, and process aids (structure, wiring, sensors, processes).
• Modify existing equipment to meet evolving production requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and company policies.
• Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and external partners.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and meet performance standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Lead by example

Multitasking / prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Textile Engineering or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

American & Efird LLC in Mount Holly, NC is seeking a results-driven Textile Engineer to join our manufacturing facility. This hands-on role supports production efficiency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across the operation.

You’ll collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to design, install, improve, and maintain equipment and facility systems while promoting safety, quality, and productivity.