Standard Textile has been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities since 1940. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next.

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for analyzing current business processes, assisting management in the implementation of operational improvements and working on projects with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities Include:

Improve operation costs, quality and turn time
Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards
Work on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies
Identify areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology
Complete programs and projects on time and on budget
Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects
Requires the ability to identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research available solutions and implement projects
Educate others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs
Collaborate with the process development team to facilitate new products, process improvements and new technology
Conduct and lead project meetings
Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield
Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes
Perform ad-hoc, job related tasks as business needs dictate

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Experience in textile manufacturing processes preferred
Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge with LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or Pareto Analysis

Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the fourth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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