Turf Process Engineer

Job Title

Turf Process Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Process Engineer to oversee and provide engineering leadership to the turf business. This p osition manages processes or key components of turf process ing . The p osition will focus on finished quality at Plant WE but may involve projects across the turf business. The position provides engineering perspectives and skills to support turf quality activities of plant personnel and serves as a resource to the turf business and the agent of the c ustomer. This position is based in Chatsworth, GA.

This position will be offered as a Process Engineer or Sr. Process Engineer depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

Responsibilities:

Support the finishing department by working closely with the department manager on Turf initiatives, processing and projects.

Prioritize quality compliance, Root Cause quality issues, continuous improvement, and data analysis.

Training and Implementing Turf processing best practices , Statistical Process Control, and Inspection Methods as dictated by the Plant Management System.

Train others in Turf Quality Inspection, as well as developing Quality Instruction, Checklist, Corrective and Preventive Action Plans

Track, chart and analyze all Critical to Quality Turf Testing Data, Department Quality Metrics & Claims Research identifying and issuing Corrective Actions to correct root cause issues.

Participate in the development and achievement of the plant’s annual turf quality and claims goals.

Track and evaluate yarn lot performance in finishing and provide feedback to extrusion and tufting.

Provide turf reinspect with ship/downgrade/chance ship decisions as needed. Work closely with inspectors and reinspect teams to identify and communicate quality issues.

Assist in Internal Audits, lab testing, and inspections.

T ravel to other turf processing plants for meetings, review s , track and verify defects are correct.

Coordinate independent testing as requested by internal and external customers .

Create systems to monitor incoming raw material quality and ensure compliance with specs .

Assist Turf Technical Support manager with visiting job sites to understand quality and claim issues

Be a liaison between manufacturing and Turf Operations related to quality issues.

Other duties and assignments are required as directed by management.

Foundational Competencies:

Plan and Organize

Demonstrate Good Judgement

Drive Results

Influence Others

Initiate Action

Qualifications:

Must have 4- year engineering(or related field) degree

Excellent computer skills required .

Must be able to work on all three shifts as required.

Preferred:

Statistical or engineering background preferred.

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

MS Products, forms, docs, power automate ability to research preferred.

Previous manufacturing experience

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.

This position will be offered as a Process Engineer S05 or S06 depending on experience and qualifications.

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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.