LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Job Objective: 

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a leading performer that serves as a subject matter expert that is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to improve production methods, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance within a manufacturing environment and may serve as the lead for manufacturing projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position: 

• Utilize advanced expertise to implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity within the production process, focusing on maximizing operational efficiency. 
• Design systems that increase productivity by optimizing the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance, leveraging specialized knowledge in manufacturing engineering. 
• Recommend or may implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for projects of simple to moderate complexity. 
• Oversee the development of work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and cost reductions, ensuring alignment with company-approved standards. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product launches, providing expert input and guidance. 
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity, utilizing advanced knowledge and experience. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality, offering expert analysis and recommendations. 
• Perform high-quality analysis consistently, utilizing advanced analytical skills to drive informed decision-making. 
• Champion innovative ideas and apply them effectively to enhance business results, leveraging deep expertise in manufacturing engineering. 
• Monitor and/or lead after-action reviews to identify, document, and share lessons learned, utilizing specialized knowledge and experience to drive continuous improvement. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements, providing expert input and guidance to enhance overall operational efficiency. 
• Perform other duties as needed.  

Required Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 
• 6 - 8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable. 

Competencies: 

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. 
• Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas. 
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills. 
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively. 
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data. 
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products. 
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.  
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures. 

Other Pertinent Job Information:

Disclaimer: The information on this description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

• Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advise and direction to junior team members. 
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor. 
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time. 
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.  
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.  
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.  
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. 
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day. 
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly. 

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.  Examples include:  Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.