Job Description:

Summary/Objective

The Process Engineer is responsible for improving and optimizing manufacturing processes in a textile production environment.  The role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring systems that ensure the highest levels of product quality, efficiency, and safety.  The Process Engineer will collaborate with cross functional teams, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D, to drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational performance.

Essential Functions

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


2. Analyze and improve current manufacturing processes to maximize productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency while maintaining product quality.


3. Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, root causes of inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.


4. Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) aimed at reducing downtime, improving product quality, and minimizing costs.


5. Lead and support process engineering projects, including equipment upgrades, new product introductions, and process validation.


6. Work with Maintenance team to ensure all equipment is operating efficiently and provide technical support for troubleshooting and corrective actions.


7. Collaborate with Quality team to monitor and ensure that production processes meet regulatory and quality standards, including conducting process capability studies and statistical analysis.


8. Research and recommend new technologies or processes that can enhance productivity, safety, or quality. 

Competencies

1.  Analysis and Evaluation.


2. Technical Skills.


3. Creative Thinking Skills


4. Attention to Detail.


5. Effective Communication.


6. Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizing.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has 1 direct report.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment where the worker may be exposed to noise, dust and some chemicals, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection and non-skid shoes.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, reach with hands and arms.  This employee may be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, kneel and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Extended hours and weekends may be required.

Travel
This position requires local travel among facilities or further distances for training purposes.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).


2. 3+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.


3. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.


4. Prior Project Management experience.


5. Proficient in Excel

 Preferred Education and Experience

1. A Master’s degree in Textile Engineering Discipline.


2. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Economic Principles.

AAP/EEO Statement

TenCate Protective Fabrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,  genetic information,  service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and demotion.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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