Process Engineer

About the position

Shaw Industries is searching for a Process Engineer to support the Heatset Department to help support process innovation within a team-centric environment. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Review testing procedures and audit methodology of operators
• Be able to conduct most tests and train technicians in most test procedures
• Analyze current test procedures using statistical techniques to ensure best practices
• Collaborate with the Department Manager to develop and document new testing procedures
• Build new test methods within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for user-friendly data entry and viewing
• Work with the Capital Project Manager and other lab personnel to effectively start up and document new equipment and procedures
• Organize and oversee statistical studies on routine laboratory tests to ensure testing is being performed with accuracy and precision and is repeatable and reproducible between technicians
• Review and observe lab operations and report all ideas for improvement and areas of concern (Safety, Quality, Process)
• Serve as backup for Department Manager in the event of absence
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by department management

Requirements

• Four (4) year college degree in Engineering, Material Science, or similar scientific field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and work without close supervision

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in manufacturing, material science, and/or a laboratory environment
• Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training
• SMS Auditor trained
• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software
• Familiarity with hard surface products (resilient, hardwood, laminate, etc.)
• Technical and procedural writing experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
• And much more