Yarn Technical Specialist

Tarkett; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety first

Competitive benefits and retirement

Career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a Yarn Technical Specialist in Dalton, GA to ensure quality and consistency of yarn products. You will address quality issues, collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Leadership, and drive process integration across facilities to improve efficiency and yarn quality.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives from extrusion to finished yarn, assist with yarn automation, and contribute to new product development while staying current with technology in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• 5+ years experience in extrusion and yarn finishing production environments
• Knowledge of extrusion, twisting/heatset, air entangling, and cabling production processes, automation, and quality improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Leadership and teamwork ability
• Proficiency in data analysis and root cause analysis techniques

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Product Development, and Leadership to drive quality and process improvements
• Drive process integration between facilities to enhance efficiency and yarn quality
• Lead continuous improvement activities from extrusion to finished yarn
• Assist in planning and implementing yarn-related automation initiatives
• Collaborate with Leadership to execute corporate strategy related to yarn production and quality
• Serve as a technical resource for the broader team on yarn matters
• Apply root cause analysis to identify and address quality issues
• Maintain an equipment catalog and guide yarn-focused capital projects
• Contribute to New Product Development of yarn products and equipment

Skills

Extrusion experience

Yarn finishing

Twisting/Heatset

Air entangling

Cabling production

Automation

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Yarn Technical Specialist

Location: Dalton, GA

Position Summary:Asa Yarn Technical Specialist, you willbe responsible forensuring the quality and consistency of our yarn products, addressing quality issues, and collaborating with various departments within the organization. Your technicalexpertiseand ability to drive process integration andCTQimprovementswill be essential to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Liaise with all functional areas, including Manufacturing, Product Development, and Senior Leadership, to ensure effective communication and alignment on quality and process improvement initiatives.

Process Integration and Improvement:

• Drive process integration efforts between facilities to enhance efficiency and product quality.

• Lead and support continuous improvement activitiesfrom Extrusion to finished yarn production.

Automation Initiatives:

• Assistin the planning and implementation of yarn-related automation initiatives to improve production processes and product quality.

Strategic Execution:

• Collaborate with the leadership team to execute corporate strategy, especially in areas related to yarn production and quality.

Technical Resource:

• Serve as a technical resource for the broader team, providingexpertiseand guidance onallyarn-related matters.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Implement root cause analysis methodologies toidentifyand address the underlying causes of quality issues.

Equipment Complement:

• Maintain an equipment catalog andprovidedirection on yarnfocusedcapital projects.

• Assess andprovidedirectivesfor PMprograms.

New Product Development:

• Collaborate with Product Development teams in the creation and approval of new yarn products and equipment, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.

• Stay abreast ofmodern technologiesin the field.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

• 5+ Years experience inExtrusionand Yarn finishingproduction environments

• DemonstratedknowledgeofExtrusion,Twisting/Heatset, Air Entangling, and Cablingproduction processes, automation, and quality improvement methodologies.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership experience and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Proficiencyin data analysis tools and root cause analysis techniques.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett HumanConscious Design approach.

www.tarkett-group.co