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Job Title
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead efforts in process improvement objectives in our Synthetic Turf tufting manufacturing process.
Join a leader in synthetic turf innovation with Shaw Sports Turf—a North American powerhouse with over 4,000 installations, including NFL, MLB, and collegiate fields, all engineered in our advanced PEAK Performance Lab for industry‑leading safety, durability, and performance. Shawgrass brings that same quality to residential, commercial, pet, and recreational turf, delivering premium, American‑made products backed by Shaw’s longstanding commitment to innovation and reliability.
This Bainbridge, GA–based role puts you at the center of manufacturing the next generation of turf systems—supporting process improvement, quality, safety, and product development for two of the most trusted brands in the industry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Creates, revise, and approves process specifications for the Turf Department.
- Ensures document control of Turf Process specifications.
- Responsible for review and revisions in the Work Instructions located in AODOC.
- Help investigate quality problems and blowouts to determine possible causes, and responds to corrective action requests.
- Performs internal audits as requested.
- Reviews and monitors SPC charts in the department
- Implements procedures and maintains quality records as described in the Work Instructions located in AODOC.
- Coordinates and implements process improvement plans in the department.
- Implements Bainbridge’s Safety, Quality, and Environmental Policy.
- Attends and participates in customer/supplier team meetings.
- Complies with procedures in Shaw Management System (SMS).
- Troubleshoots/consults for process/equipment problems.
- Monitors analyze and optimize process performance.
- Implements, direct, and coordinates Sample Yarn Requests (SYR’s) as described in the Systems Procedures Manual.
- May perform other duties as required or assigned by leadership
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Four (4) year B.S. degree from a recognized university or college with a commensurate level of related experience.
- Engineering degree preferred.
- Previous Manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong supervisory, organizational, and people skills necessary to manage multifaceted jobs.
- Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with people.
- Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and substance abuse screening.
- Basic knowledge of computer skills.
- Need diversified background with strong technical, business, and managerial skills.
- Demonstrate good motivational and initiative skills.
- Ability to make decisions based on inputs provided by supervisors, subordinates, and peers to be consistent with departmental and company goals.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends as required.
- Must wear personal protective equipment and work in a production environment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Drive Results
- Innovate
- Influence Others
- Facilitate Change
- Build Trusting Relationships
Shaw benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401K and Retirement Plans
- Product discounts for employees
- Gym membership discounts
- Adoption assistance
- Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
- And much more
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.