What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Engineer position at Tarkett?
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POSITION SUMMARY: Tarkett is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the project team in Florence, Alabama. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing safe, repeatable manufacturing processes. This position will work in collaboration with the operations team to ensure that a quality product is delivered to the customers safely and on time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.
www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
POSITION SUMMARY: Tarkett is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the project team in Florence, Alabama. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing safe, repeatable manufacturing processes. This position will work in collaboration with the operations team to ensure that a quality product is delivered to the customers safely and on time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead projects from concept to industrialization.
- Partner with EHS to ensure equipment, machines and processes adhere to guidelines and create a safe working environment
- Design, plan, and layout plant systems, equipment, and machines for optimal efficiency
- Specify and recommend equipment and process to ensure quality level
- Anticipate and resolve technical processing issues
- Ensure interface with the various internal stakeholders
- Utilize WCM tools and/or Lean Principles and Six Sigma to ensure a successful project start
- Participate in and lead multi-functional teams to solve production problems
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Mechanical and Chemical Engineering)
- 7 years of experience as a process engineer in extrusion / lamination (a plus)
- 7 years of experience as a project engineer leading equipment installation
- Polymer/plastics experience in sheet and film (a plus)
- Experience in project management in a manufacturing environment
- Proven track-record using World Class Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or lean tools to streamline processes; optimize production and/or quality of products
- Team oriented, self-motivated and innovative
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness to work closely with operation and “live” the processes for which responsible.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Project and AutoCAD
- A commitment that Safety is #1
- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.
www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.