Live Oak - Adv Process Improvement Engineer

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Job Title: Advanced Process Improvement Engineer – Live Oak Plant

Job Summary

This position is located at the Milliken Live Oak Plant located in LaGrange, GA. The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site. It plays a key role in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements that drive new performance levels, improve quality, consistency and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Identify and implement equipment and process changes
• Create and maintain procedures in accordance with ISO9001
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Work closely with the Product Development area to create new samples and products
• Work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process
• Respond to after hour calls regarding process and equipment (nights and weekends)
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

Qualifications Preferred

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and familiar with LEAN manufacturing, FMEA and Process Hazards Analysis, Process Control Systems
• Prior experience in analyzing capital investments
  
  

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.