Job Title

Quality Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for a Quality Process Engineer to statistically monitors quality, implements improvements and trouble shoots processes and equipment for the Color Compounding and Turf Extrusion Departments. The Process Engineer will participate in activities that foster continuous improvement and the investigation of off quality performance. The Process Engineer will also utilize Six Sigma tools to bring about improvement.

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:

Participate in Internal SMS Audits

Participate in External SMS Audits

Work with all Departments to reduce Nonconforming Product

Work with yarn vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure products meet expectations.

Work with yarn customers to resolve off quality issues.

Coach Trainers/QCs/Mentors using quality data to drive improvement.

Improve Standard Work focusing on Safety, Quality and Productivity

Drive root cause analysis and preventive measures for Off Quality

Participates in customer feedback and customer visits.

Works with Maintenance and lab associates in the Lab to maintain equipment (calibrations)

Serve as a backup to the Quality Manager.

Participates in SPC activities as a user of Infinity software and Minitab.

Modifies and develop procedures in SMS (AoDocs).

Complies with procedures found in the Shaw Management System (SMS).

Attend SPC, Tier VI, Turf Tape Line/Quality and any additional meetings as requested

Assist QIT meetings as requested

Track and monitor all Corrective Actions within the Facility

Work with Yarn Technical to evaluate new/existing yarn systems

Reviews, and Monitors I-Color/Infinity Data in the department (Color Compounding/Turf)

Assist the Quality Manager, as needed

Key Competencies:

Build Trusting Relationships

Facilitate Change

Drive Results

Deliver Compelling Communication

Influence Others

Initiate Action

Requirements:

Four (4) year Engineering degree required

Strong communication skills (written and oral)

Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Pivot Tables etc)

Previous manufacturing experience (preferred)

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 

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.