Process Engineer

Unifi Career•Reidsville, NC

17h

About The Position

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. H ow will you play an integral role? The Process Engineer provides plant-level research and development leadership to improve, optimize, and expand existing textile dyeing processes and technologies. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to identify operational enhancement opportunities, drive innovation, and implement scalable solutions that elevate plant performance, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. The Process Engineer ensures all process advancements align with company objectives, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and operational sustainability. What is essential for success? Project Management & Organization – Effectively manages multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with plant and business objectives. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining ownership and accountability for results. Effective Leader – Leads structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives while influencing cross-functional teams and managing change effectively. Drives operational excellence and cultural transformation by fostering accountability, collaboration, and results-oriented performance. Communicator – Clearly and concisely presents complex technical information to diverse audiences at all organizational levels. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborates effectively across production, quality, maintenance, technical service, and commercial teams. Confidentiality & Professional Integrity – Maintains sensitive technical, operational, and financial information with discretion and sound judgment. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and ethical decision-making in all project and process-related activities. High Attention to Detail – Applies precision and accuracy in data analysis, documentation, standard development, and process evaluation. Ensures technical reports, manufacturing standards, and project documentation are thorough, consistent, and aligned with operational requirements. Analytical Skillset – Possesses strong technical expertise in process engineering with advanced analytical, statistical, and data interpretation capabilities. Utilizes Industrial Engineering principles—including time studies, labor analysis, standard costing, process capability analysis, and capital project evaluation—to identify trends, synthesize large data sets into actionable insights, and drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Project Management & Organization – Effectively manages multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with plant and business objectives. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining ownership and accountability for results.
Effective Leader – Leads structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives while influencing cross-functional teams and managing change effectively. Drives operational excellence and cultural transformation by fostering accountability, collaboration, and results-oriented performance.
Communicator – Clearly and concisely presents complex technical information to diverse audiences at all organizational levels. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborates effectively across production, quality, maintenance, technical service, and commercial teams.
Confidentiality & Professional Integrity – Maintains sensitive technical, operational, and financial information with discretion and sound judgment. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and ethical decision-making in all project and process-related activities.
High Attention to Detail – Applies precision and accuracy in data analysis, documentation, standard development, and process evaluation. Ensures technical reports, manufacturing standards, and project documentation are thorough, consistent, and aligned with operational requirements.
Analytical Skillset – Possesses strong technical expertise in process engineering with advanced analytical, statistical, and data interpretation capabilities. Utilizes Industrial Engineering principles—including time studies, labor analysis, standard costing, process capability analysis, and capital project evaluation—to identify trends, synthesize large data sets into actionable insights, and drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
A four-year engineering or physical science degree is preferred (with a particular interest in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, textile engineering, textile technology, polymer and color chemistry, or general chemistry).
Comparable and extensive experience in textile production, product development, dyes and chemicals, filament fiber production will be considered.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of textile dyeing processes, dyed yarn production systems, and associated equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent plant operations
Lead plant-level process improvement initiatives focused on enhancing performance, cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability using structured problem-solving methodologies and disciplined experimental design
Monitor and analyze product and process performance metrics to ensure capability targets are achieved on every production run; provide immediate technical guidance and corrective action when performance falls outside established standards
Provide hands-on technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and downstream operations to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent process and product-related issues
Manage and document plant-level process and product concerns, ensuring thorough root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and appropriate follow-up to prevent recurrence
Develop, validate, and transition new product developments and process innovations into scalable, commercially viable manufacturing processes
Create and refine product variants and innovative dyeing solutions based on customer requirements and internal performance standards
Improve underperforming product lines or processes by applying data-driven analysis and continuous improvement techniques to strengthen cost structure, quality, and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain clear manufacturing specifications, technical documentation, and standardized process procedures to support consistent execution by production and quality teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Technical Service, Product Development, Marketing, and plant leadership to support customer development initiatives and ensure seamless commercialization of new technologies
Build and maintain strong working relationships with plant production teams, technical staff, vendors, and external partners to stay informed of operational challenges, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
Engage with suppliers, technical experts, and academic partners to remain current on advancements in textile dyeing technology and to support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation