Tufting Process Engineer

Shaw Industries is hiring a Process Engineer in the Tufting Department. This position is responsible for continuously improving the Safety, Quality, and Productivity of the Tufting Department at Plant 04. The Process Engineer will serve the Tufting Department by assisting with the day-to-day management and implementation of the department's requirements within the carpet manufacturing process.  This includes providing leadership and direction for Safety Initiatives, Quality Improvement Teams, Reliability Teams, and Process Improvement Teams. The position provides technical assistance to department supervisors, hourly associates & internal customers daily, and provides support to the Tufting Manager.  

Responsibilities: 

• Act as liaison between the Department Manager and department employees by providing effective lines of communication within the department. 

• Monitor all departmental production, quality, processes, and procedures.  

• Ensure all departmental SMS procedures and instructions are followed. 

• Give directions and support to department employees regarding achieving departmental goals. 

• Assist in coordinating and maintaining the tufting department's workforce to ensure that goals and objectives are feasible. 

• Assist employees in resolving any job-related problems or concerns.  

• Work with Scheduling on yarn issues and orders. 

• Work with yarn vendors and quality to resolve issues 

• Coordinate, develop, and execute departmental projects to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. 

• Assist in the areas of S.A.F.E. ensuring that the Tufting Department remains within the set safety goals.  

• Act as department driver for TPM program. 

• Coordinate and oversee the TMS for tufting. 

• Serve as Six Sigma Green Belt for the Tufting Department and work with the Tufting Department as P.I. Coordinator.  

• Fill in for Department Manager as necessary. 

• Attend and/or conduct weekly staff meetings with employees. 

• Actively participate in P.R.I.D.E. process, SMS, and S.A.F.E. programs. 

• Be available to assist all supervisors with problems that may occur including but not limited to: Disciplinary action, PI Process, TMS, quality, safety, equipment, and training. 

• Perform other non-quality-related duties as directed by plant management.  

• Follow Tufting Engineer Leader Standard Work 

• Lead/Audit the Tier 1/2 process. 

• Serve on each of the 4 key leadership steering teams of Safety – SLO, Quality – QIT, Reliability – TPM, and People – 4Rocks, to help se the strategy and drive improvement in each area. 

• Partner with plant leadership to set plant strategy. 

• Perform other duties as directed by Plant Manager, Production Manager, Department Manager & Division Leaders. 

​​Required Competencies: 

• Innovate 

• Demonstrate Good Judgment 

• Drive Results 

• Coach and Support 

• Deliver Compelling Communication 

Qualifications: 

• BA/BS degree (engineering, management, or similar field preferred) and manufacturing experience required 

• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills 

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Minitab, Google sheets, documents, etc. 

Salary Grade S05 or S06 depending on experience