About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our Apparel Embellishment team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and optimize production efficiency across our manufacturing facilities in both Made to Order and Screen-Printing Operations. You will leverage your expertise to analyze current production processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions that align with industry best practices. Your strong analytical skills and deep understanding of engineering principles will enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement changes and monitor their impact. The Senior Process Engineer will also play a role in ensuring that our operations meets regulatory and safety standards. Furthermore, you will act as a mentor to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization by leading significant projects that will shape the future of our production capabilities. If you are a passionate engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the Apparel Embellishment industry, we invite you to apply for this strategic role.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to develop best practices and optimize manufacturing processes across multiple buildings and production sites.
- Analyze and standardize workflows to reduce lead times across facilities.
- Ensure processes across all sites meet rigorous quality standards.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor process performance across the network of facilities.
- Work closely with operations leadership at each location to understand unique challenges and opportunities.
- Drive the application of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies across multiple sites.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process improvements that can be standardized and scaled across the facilities.
- Provide training and mentoring to both engineering teams and operations personnel on process improvements, best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Develop and standardize process documentation, SOPs, and best practice guides across all sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years in process engineering with a track record of transformational change in manufacturing operations.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, Power BI) to monitor performance and drive process improvements.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in apparel embellishment or textile printing industries.
- Experience with deploying automation, machine learning, and AI.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) or equivalent.
- Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing software systems.
