Process Engineer (#907)
Statesville, NC

Key Responsibilities

· Work with sales team on new product development

· Assist in R&D process to create sample product

· Oversee and analyze testing of newly created products and raw materials

· Oversee Quality System audits to ensure compliance to processes and standards

· Interface with quality team, plant engineering and manufacturing to perform root cause analysis of non-conformances and assist with corrective action

· Document processing conditions. test results, and other critical-to-quality data

· Assist in the development, implementation and enhancement of the quality system.

· Broad, cross functional understanding of design and manufacturing concepts

· Utilizes Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles to drive process improvement in safety, quality and production output

· Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal or specifications to determine feasibility of design or application.

· Identifies appropriate production process for ensuring conformance to customer product specifications at a competitive cost.

· Maintains the ISO system and acts as the local Management Representative.

· Develops management systems for cost analysis.

· Establishes and maintains process parameter limits for set up of process.

· Develops bills of material and specifications for products.

· Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.

· Recommends methods for improving process efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, redesign of equipment, and purchase of equipment.

· Confers with management and staff to implement plans and recommendations.

· Present information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Ensures compliance with all safety rules and requirements.

· Assures good housekeeping and workplace organization are established and maintained.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field of study

· Minimum 2- 4 years’ experience, preferably in textile manufacturing

· Verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of an organization.

· Computer literacy in MS Office applications

· Proven trouble shooting skills

· Possess willingness to accommodate nonstandard working hours on a limited basis

· Six Sigma/Lean/Project Management certification a plus