Standard Textile

manufacturing

ProcessImprovementEngineer

Union, South Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Process Improvement Engineer at Standard Textile. Skills: process management, continuous improvement, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, LEAN methodology, root cause analysis. analyzing and optimizing existing business processes. driving continuous operational improvement”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve operation costs, quality and turn time; reduce waste in manufacturing processes; Complete programs and projects on time and on budget; reduce customer complaints; ensure consistent batch quality; improve material yield

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

well-developed problem-solving skills; troubleshooting skills; analytical skills; root cause analysis; continuous process improvement methods

Eligibility Requirements

Frequent typing/data entry, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 25 lbs.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS in Engineering or Textile Sciences (or similar), Internship or Engineering Project in college, High degree of computer literacy to include MS Office, Well-developed problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills, Demonstrated leadership skills, Understanding of and experience with root cause analysis and continuous process improvement methods (i. e. LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis), Ability to quickly learn new processes and technology, oral and written communication skills, Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills, Results-focused and detail-oriented, Safety and team-oriented with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment

Nice to Have

Prior experience in textile or other manufacturing

What You'll Do.

analyzing and optimizing existing business processes

driving continuous operational improvement

assisting the management team in the implementation

and monitoring of process enhancements

improving operation costs

quality and turn time

recommending and implementing changes to safety procedures

working on productivity improvement projects

initiating or managing cost reduction strategies

identifying areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology

completing programs and projects on time and on budget

analyzing and presenting engineering data to evaluate projects

identifying cost reduction opportunities

estimating cost impact

researching available solutions

implementing projects

educating others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs

collaborating with the process development team to facilitate new products

process improvements and new technology

conducting and leading project meetings

setting clear goals and leading a team to achieve those goals

working to resolve issues

reducing customer complaints

ensuring consistent batch quality

improving material yield

coordinating plant layouts

machine installation and start-up processes

job related tasks as business needs dictate

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional role that will involve working across multiple departments/processes (Bleaching, finishing, automated cut & sew) within the facility; working with other Standard Textile supply chain team members; collaborating with the process development team; conducting and leading project meetings; leading a team to achieve goals; working independently or in a team environment

Communication Scope

oral communication skills; written communication skills

Process & Methodology

completing programs and projects on time and on budget, leading project meetings, setting clear goals, leading a team to achieve goals, planning, organization, time-management

Full Job Description

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care. The **Process Engineer** will work on assigned projects within the manufacturing and quality assurance functions, focusing on analyzing and optimizing existing business processes to drive continuous operational improvement. This role will assist the management team in the implementation, and monitoring of process enhancements. This is a cross-functional role that will involve working across multiple departments/processes (Bleaching, finishing, automated cut & sew) within the facility along with other Standard Textile supply chain team members. **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 * Set clear goals and lead a team to achieve those goals * 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 ta

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