Twisting Process Engineer

Shaw Industries • Thomson, GA

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About The Position

Shaw Industries is hiring a Process Engineer to provide technical support to the Twisting and Heatset Departments.

Requirements

• 4-year Engineering degree required; Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering degree preferred
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong project management skills
• Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite (preferred)
• Previous manufacturing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to manufacturing department managers and supervisors.
• Provide technical support to Twisting/Heatset Department to improve processes and quality.
• Attend meetings as needed and interface with all plant management.
• Ensure compliance with contractor safety program.
• Champion six sigma efforts for Twisting and Heatset Departments including black belt support, data analysis, scheduling meetings, savings calculations, reporting, Powersteering updates, and drive improvement etc.
• Champion technical writing for Twisting and Heatset Departments including SMS procedures, Brady Lockout procedures, etc.
• Serve as liaison between Twisting Department and yarn suppliers providing feedback as needed.
• Monitor supplier yarn performance by scheduling yarn break studies as needed.
• Establish power consumption limits for each new twisting spec by product, twist level, speed, & machine. (To initiate, collect & analyze at least 30 data points of KW reading to establish baseline. Review results with Dept. Management & Plant Engineer before publishing to be added to specs).
• Maintain, post and distribute departmental TPM and maintenance reports.
• Attend Technician meetings daily to determine main barriers, and take action to remove the barriers.
• Review production, waste and quality numbers daily. Investigate problem areas, and find solutions to make improvements to processes.
• Champion Suggestion Board/P.I. Process for Twisting and Heatset Schedule and participate in audits of machinery. Drive resolution of findings.
• Work with Department managers and Lead Overhaulers, Schedule and coordinate quarterly sessions for technician development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Tw/Hs Superintendent.
• Assist other manufacturing department personnel as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level