Process Engineer - $80k-$100k

Shawmut Corporation • Clinton, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform technical duties to control material processes and develop or modify processes for new and existing products. The goal is to optimize safety, machine efficiency, quality, and cost savings. Monitor the engineering aspects of manufacturing processes and continuously improve process capability and productivity.

The position is based at Shawmut Corporation’s Clinton, Tennessee facility, which produces composite textile components for marine, medical, and government sectors. The facility describes its workplace as collaborative, close-knit, and goal-oriented.

Shawmut Corporation is a family-owned textile materials company operating globally across thirteen locations on three continents. It describes its work as focused on materials innovation and sustainability, with a commitment to employee well-being and safe, healthy workplaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, such as Industrial, Mechanical, Textile, or a related field.
• 0–4 years of experience; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Self-motivated.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and Statistical Process Control.
• Comply with safety regulations and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis programs such as Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities

• Use key metrics to identify and reduce major sources of scrap.
• Review results of laminated production products.
• Maintain and optimize process setups.
• Generate capability studies and evaluate data-driven value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) activities.
• Lead VA/VE activities through Engineering Change Request and Engineering Change Order (ECR/ECO) processes.
• Work with the Launch group to review products held on Gateway and determine an appropriate direction before release.
• Address process quality issues, determine causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create and modify operating procedures as needed.
• Monitor manufacturing process engineering to continuously improve process capability and productivity.
• Communicate with internal and external resources.
• Work with the Quality Department and Operations to resolve internal and external customer rejections and raw material issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures are followed.
• Create or update work instructions to improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as required or needed.
• Comply with safety regulations, identify and report hazards, attend safety training, report incidents promptly, use required personal protective equipment, and participate in safety improvements and emergency preparedness activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and EyeMed.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Competitive wage structure reflective of current market trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level