Job Title

Process Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for a Process Engineer to support the Heatset Department to help support process innovation within a team-centric environment..  

 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo  and more.    

  

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.   

 
Responsibilities: 

Review testing procedures and audit methodology of operators  

Be able to conduct most tests and train technicians in most test procedures. 

Analyze current test procedures using statistical techniques to ensure best practices. 

Collaborate with the Department Manager to develop and document new testing procedures. 

Build new test methods within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for user-friendly data entry and viewing. 

Work with the Capital Project Manager and other lab personnel to effectively start up and document new equipment and procedures. 

Organize and oversee statistical studies on routine laboratory tests to ensure testing is being performed with accuracy and precision and is repeatable and reproducible between technicians. 

Review and observe lab operations and report all ideas for improvement and areas of concern (Safety, Quality, Process). 

Serve as backup for Department Manager in the event of absence. 

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by department management. 

Qualifications:

Four (4) year college degree in Engineering, Material Science, or similar scientific field. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). 

Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and work without close supervision. 

Preferred Experience:

Experience in manufacturing, material science, and/or a laboratory environment. 

Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training. 

SMS Auditor trained. 

Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software. 

Familiarity with hard surface products (resilient, hardwood, laminate, etc.). 

Technical and procedural writing experience. 

Required Competencies:

Competencies 

Build Customer Satisfaction 

Initiate Action 

Learn Continuously 

Demonstrate Good Judgment 

Build Trusting Relationships 

Shaw benefits include: 

Medical, dental, and vision 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 

Adoption assistance 

Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations) 

And much more. 

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.