INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Are you looking for more?
 

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.

What we need:

Mohawk is looking for an Industrial Engineer to facilitate and support capital improvement and maintenance projects within the Engineering function by utilizing strong knowledge of industry practices and standards. This role participates in cross-functional project teams to meet business challenges in the areas of operating budgets, project measurements and control for capability, efficiency, quality, timelines, and safety.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, assess, and implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity used in production process to maximize the efficiency of the operations.
• Plan and design systems assigned that increase productivity by improving the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance.
• Research and may recommend more efficient and safer warehousing processes using new, existing, or modified machinery, equipment, or systems under the guidance of a more senior engineering staff member.
• Research, recommend, or may implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for project of simple to moderate complexity.
• Analyze and recommend changes to work operations to reduce noise, pollution, toxic chemicals, etc., under the direction of a more senior engineering staff member.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and other reporting systems output as assigned.
• Assist in cross-functional projects or meetings as required under the direction of more senior engineering staff members.
• Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.
• Effectively apply functional, process, and procedural or technical knowledge to address business challenges.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable

What you’re good at:

• Demonstrates good knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Able to multi-task prioritize, and manage time effectively
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products

What else?

• This job involves walking long distances, stand for long periods of time, bending, stooping and climbing or standing on machinery to make repairs. 
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with the high traffic warehouse production floor.
• The work environment is a noisy, high-traffic facility that may not be climate-controlled.
• You will need to be flexible about your work schedule, including evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to ware personal protective gear correctly most of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• We’re located in a pretty great spot – check out this video to see what we mean

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.