Process Engineer

Shaw Industries•Cartersville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support Tufting operations at Plants 12 and 13 in Cartersville, Georgia. Depending on experience, the position may be filled as a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer. The role focuses on identifying manufacturing problems and opportunities, investigating root causes, and driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost. The engineer works closely with operators, mechanics, supervisors, lab staff, and other leaders across both Cartersville facilities. The position requires ownership, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to influence others and lead projects toward measurable results. The role also supports team capability through coaching, improved procedures, and technical knowledge sharing. Shaw describes this as a hands-on manufacturing career opportunity with direct impact on processes, products, and people, alongside experienced operations and technical teams.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a relevant technical field.
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to take initiative, make confident decisions, pursue results, understand manufacturing processes, lead and influence others, own issues through resolution, and work without constant direction.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience, including manufacturing or workforce leadership or significant team and project leadership experience during college.

Responsibilities

Serve as a proactive technical resource for Tufting operations and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost.
Spend time on the manufacturing floor observing processes, identifying issues and opportunities, and partnering with operators, mechanics, and supervisors on solutions.
Monitor the safety and performance of Tufting and BST processes and take initiative to address concerns and opportunities.
Support troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and equipment using sound judgment and data.
Lead root-cause analysis for off-quality conditions, process variation, downtime, and customer concerns, and help implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor Tufting running conditions to support consistent production of first-quality products.
Monitor product changes and startups, identify potential risks, and help prevent off-quality production.
Partner with the lab to resolve out-of-specification quality conditions in a timely manner.
Coach and support mechanics, operators, and supervisors on safety, process performance, productivity, and operational best practices.
Build operational and technical knowledge across the team by improving procedures and helping associates respond to out-of-specification conditions.
Lead weekly process control meetings and participate in Quality Improvement Team meetings.
Write and modify standard procedures and process documentation in SMS.
Participate in customer feedback calls and customer visits as needed.
Support Tufting and BST associates and leaders across both Cartersville manufacturing facilities.