Process Engineer

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At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Primary Objective:  In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position. 

Responsible for providing support and assistance to manufacturing operations in developing and implementation of production/processing methods and control to meet quality and cost efficiency standards. Incumbent will work on projects of moderate to high complexity for manufacturing operations.  All projects are at a local plant level only. 

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate. 

Develops, assess and implements techniques and equipment of moderate to high complexity used in production process to maximize the efficiency of the operations. 

As assigned works directly with manufacturing management staff to assess business needs and determine appropriate course of action in areas of manufacturing technology requirements and/or modifications, product and process quality standards and cost control applications.  

Trouble shoots technical problems of high complexity to investigate root cause and drive future improvement projects and initiatives  

Identifies, defines, and measures improvement opportunities for assigned projects of moderate to high complexity. 

Implements and documents potential process improvements for assigned projects.  

Prepares test reports, system documents and and/or closing reports for assigned engineering projects of moderate to high complexity. 

Manage daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and other reporting systems output as assigned. 

Assists in cross-functional projects or meetings as required under the general direction of Senior Process Engineer. 

Performs other duties as assigned under limited supervision of Senior Process Engineer. 

Type of Experience and Knowledge: 

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis. 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Four-year engineering degree.  Knowledge or experience with Six Sigma and Lean required.  

Minimum of three year’s prior work experience working on engineering projects of moderate to high complexity.   ISO 9000 implementation experience highly desirable. 

Competencies:  Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities. 

Excellent communication skills, oral, written, presentation and interpersonal. Critical thinking, strong time management, complex problem solving and information processing abilities.  

Self-starter, technical aptitude, strong mathematical, analytical skills. Demonstrated knowledge of system software , PC proficiency- Access, Excel, Word and MS Project and other databases 

Demonstrated ability to design, develop and maintain Industrial Engineering databases of moderate complexity. 

Demonstrated aptitude in mechanical systems and machinery fundamentals 

Associates Supervised: Indicate the numbers of associates that report to this position (only complete for exempt supervisory/managerial positions). 

N/A 

Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions). 

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It 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. 

Ability to travel  as required 

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

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

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