What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Engineer position at Standard Textile?
Standard Textile has been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities since 1940. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next.
The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for analyzing current business processes, assisting management in the implementation of operational improvements and working on projects with manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities Include:
- Improve operation costs, quality and turn time
- Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards
- Work on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies
- Identify areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology
- Complete programs and projects on time and on budget
- Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects
- Requires the ability to identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research available solutions and implement projects
- Educate others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs
- Collaborate with the process development team to facilitate new products, process improvements and new technology
- Conduct and lead project meetings
- Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield
- Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes
- Perform ad-hoc, job related tasks as business needs dictate
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Experience in textile manufacturing processes preferred
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge with LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or Pareto Analysis
Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the fourth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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