{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2b70aad3156a969b5a2b8d8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2b70aad3156a969b5a2b8d8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2b70aad3156a969b5a2b8d8","title":"Process Engineer","description":"This position is responsible to support manufacturing within the plant facility. The incumbent implements, leads, and directs the Process Control programs and efforts for manufacturing and provides long-term manufacturing process vision and strategic process development plans for non-woven products and raw materials. The incumbent assembles and maintains a responsive network of capable technical staff fostering long-term technical relationships within the manufacturing facilities and external customers. This position manages the efficiency and cost of goods of products produced in the plant manufacturing facility and develops QA protocol that will predict product performance in the customer’s process. The incumbent establishes business plans that help align the technical activities within Company goals. The incumbent participates in the design and development of new processes and works with various departments to collect and analyze data including statistical and engineering analysis. This position assists in mentoring others relating to compliance to company procedures to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a continuous improvement environment. Additional duties include participating in Lean projects and active participation in a continuous improvement culture throughout the Company providing technical assistance to internal and external customers, distributors and salespersons.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelops, manages and leads continuous process improvement efforts for the plant facility. This includes manufacturing, vendors and customers in the development of processes (that include technology, raw materials, and methods to improve production and reduce costs and variation) while improving product performance.\nDirects continuous product improvements and new product development efforts focusing on methods to utilize new/existing technology, raw materials, better manufacturing practices with the goal of reducing product cost or improving product performance.\nResolve customer complaint issues in a timely manner.\nConduct random audits of the finished goods and lab testing data for the purpose of verification of product conformance to customer’s expectations.\nSupports/leads/coaches/selects to develop technical leadership of Facility.\nRepresents Manufacturing/Technical at Business Team Huddles and/or customer contacts.\nDescribes needed processing changes to automation designers/vendors for design/development.\nImproves existing processes to increase output and yields and improves product quality.\nTests said designs to meet the intended corrections. Validates process improvements.\nInputs to the development of new processing automation to improve processing quality, reduce costs and maintenance.\nInterfaces with vendors to ensure smooth transition of design implementation.\nWorks with project teams made up of manufacturing leads on Six Sigma and Lean projects.\nCoordinates efforts to achieve quick wins.\nDetermines the most effective arrangement of operations.\nConducts research to develop new and improved mechanical and manufacturing processes.\nDesigns and plans layout of equipment.\nDesigns and develops new manufacturing processes and systems.\nProvides strong engineering and analytical capabilities to team.\nCommunicates with internal/external customers on project status, implementation, etc.\nWorks closely with production teams during design and implementation of projects.\nWorks with internal development teams to implement solutions.\nDevelops required manufacturing and quality processes and equipment to ensure manufacture and timely delivery of product.\nEvaluates production capacity capabilities of existing operations and recommends and implements enhancements as needed.\nChampions quality improvement initiatives through Six Sigma process improvement projects.\nAnalyzes production processes, work balance, production scheduling, capacity, and cell concepts to optimize crew distribution for efficiency, capacity, and lead time.\nProvides leadership for production efficiency improvement initiatives plant wide.\nMonitors production processes and then works with operations personnel to create standard work procedures, enhance flow, and implement Lean concepts throughout the plant including Six Sigma, Lean, etc.\nDevelops and leads cost reduction projects.\nProvides Manufacturing Engineering and facilities planning and support for new product launches.\nConstantly promote all continuous improvement activities through the tools of ISO9001:2015.\nInitiates and manages a wide range of structured problem-solving activities across the plant.\nDirects and coordinates activities by quality engineers, operations personnel, and outside groups involving scrap/rework reduction and warranty corrective actions.\nWorks closely with plant teams to assure that projects are completed and defects are permanently eliminated.\nProvides detailed failure-analysis and problem-solving feedback to project teams.\nLeverages yield improvements across product lines and plant location.\nKeeps abreast of new technologies, products and supply/distribution channels relative to the industry.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience.\n2+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing.\nExperience with full MS Suite of tools including Windows, Word, Excel, Project.\nExperience with SAP R/3 SAP BW preferred.\nUnderstanding of Correction Action/Failure Reporting (FRACAS) and IS9001 compliance.\nMust be experienced in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban, value stream and process mapping.\nExcellent project management skills.\nExcellent communications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build networks will be essential to foster team success and accomplish the project objectives.\nComprehensive financial analysis experience.\nExcellent presentation, problem solving and organizational skills.\nAbility to meet project time lines while handling multiple projects with shifting priorities.\nFinancial and business acumen.\nExceptional attention to detail required.\nAbility to understand and translate complex technical and business information to internal/external audiences.\nUnderstanding of customer, competitor and supplier relationships.\nCERTIFICATIONS\nSix Sigma Greenbelt or higher preferred.\nSeniority level Associate\nEmployment type Full-time\nJob function Engineering and Strategy/Planning\nIndustries Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Environmental Services\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Solmax","rawCompany":"solmax","city":"Ringgold","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:44:19.200Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-3026.00","title":"Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"industrial-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"313310","title":"Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills","slug":"textile-and-fabric-finishing-mills"},{"code":"313210","title":"Broadwoven Fabric Mills","slug":"broadwoven-fabric-mills"},{"code":"313230","title":"Nonwoven Fabric Mills","slug":"nonwoven-fabric-mills"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"This position is responsible to support manufacturing within the plant facility. The incumbent implements, leads, and directs the Process Control programs and efforts for manufacturing and provides long-term manufacturing process vision and strategic process development plans for non-woven products and raw materials. The incumbent assembles and maintains a responsive network of capable technical staff fostering long-term technical relationships within the manufacturing facilities and external customers. This position manages the efficiency and cost of goods of products produced in the plant manufacturing facility and develops QA protocol that will predict product performance in the customer’s process. The incumbent establishes business plans that help align the technical activities within Company goals. The incumbent participates in the design and development of new processes and works with various departments to collect and analyze data including statistical and engineering analysis. This position assists in mentoring others relating to compliance to company procedures to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a continuous improvement environment. Additional duties include participating in Lean projects and active participation in a continuous improvement culture throughout the Company providing technical assistance to internal and external customers, distributors and salespersons.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelops, manages and leads continuous process improvement efforts for the plant facility. 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Validates process improvements.\nInputs to the development of new processing automation to improve processing quality, reduce costs and maintenance.\nInterfaces with vendors to ensure smooth transition of design implementation.\nWorks with project teams made up of manufacturing leads on Six Sigma and Lean projects.\nCoordinates efforts to achieve quick wins.\nDetermines the most effective arrangement of operations.\nConducts research to develop new and improved mechanical and manufacturing processes.\nDesigns and plans layout of equipment.\nDesigns and develops new manufacturing processes and systems.\nProvides strong engineering and analytical capabilities to team.\nCommunicates with internal/external customers on project status, implementation, etc.\nWorks closely with production teams during design and implementation of projects.\nWorks with internal development teams to implement solutions.\nDevelops required manufacturing and quality processes and equipment to ensure manufacture and timely delivery of product.\nEvaluates production capacity capabilities of existing operations and recommends and implements enhancements as needed.\nChampions quality improvement initiatives through Six Sigma process improvement projects.\nAnalyzes production processes, work balance, production scheduling, capacity, and cell concepts to optimize crew distribution for efficiency, capacity, and lead time.\nProvides leadership for production efficiency improvement initiatives plant wide.\nMonitors production processes and then works with operations personnel to create standard work procedures, enhance flow, and implement Lean concepts throughout the plant including Six Sigma, Lean, etc.\nDevelops and leads cost reduction projects.\nProvides Manufacturing Engineering and facilities planning and support for new product launches.\nConstantly promote all continuous improvement activities through the tools of ISO9001:2015.\nInitiates and manages a wide range of structured problem-solving activities across the plant.\nDirects and coordinates activities by quality engineers, operations personnel, and outside groups involving scrap/rework reduction and warranty corrective actions.\nWorks closely with plant teams to assure that projects are completed and defects are permanently eliminated.\nProvides detailed failure-analysis and problem-solving feedback to project teams.\nLeverages yield improvements across product lines and plant location.\nKeeps abreast of new technologies, products and supply/distribution channels relative to the industry.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience.\n2+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing.\nExperience with full MS Suite of tools including Windows, Word, Excel, Project.\nExperience with SAP R/3 SAP BW preferred.\nUnderstanding of Correction Action/Failure Reporting (FRACAS) and IS9001 compliance.\nMust be experienced in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban, value stream and process mapping.\nExcellent project management skills.\nExcellent communications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build networks will be essential to foster team success and accomplish the project objectives.\nComprehensive financial analysis experience.\nExcellent presentation, problem solving and organizational skills.\nAbility to meet project time lines while handling multiple projects with shifting priorities.\nFinancial and business acumen.\nExceptional attention to detail required.\nAbility to understand and translate complex technical and business information to internal/external audiences.\nUnderstanding of customer, competitor and supplier relationships.\nCERTIFICATIONS\nSix Sigma Greenbelt or higher preferred.\nSeniority level Associate\nEmployment type Full-time\nJob function Engineering and Strategy/Planning\nIndustries Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Environmental Services\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-20T04:44:19.200Z","dateModified":"2026-06-20T04:44:19.200Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Solmax","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ringgold","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f2b70aad3156a969b5a2b8d8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2b70aad3156a969b5a2b8d8"}}