Process Improvement Engineer

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Process Improvement Engineer/Salisbury MA (Mayflower Plant)

The individual in this position will be part of an award winning team that is leading the operational transformation of Milliken and Company's newest division, Ovik Health. Under the leadership of the Continuous Improvement Director, this position works independently or in conjunction with other engineers, value stream managers, shift supervisors, quality, and maintenance personnel in analyzing and developing solutions to processes in the direct support of manufacturing. This includes modification, design and development of processes, cost improvement initiatives and quality improvement projects.

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts.
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects.
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient.
• Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals.
• Serves as the primary technical owner of the process.
• Leverages Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify, implement, and sustain improvements to all kinds of processes.
• Responsible for supporting the plant's targets with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Be a role model for safety in your process and participate the in the plant's safety process
• Be a plant resource for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.
• Develop and refine procedures related to assigned processes
• Assist maintenance teams with advanced troubleshooting of safety, quality, or delivery challenges on critical machinery
• Validate and document new manufacturing processes or machinery

• Bachelor's degree in [Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, etc] engineering
• Experience (internship or otherwise) in Manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

• 5+ Years manufacturing experience (intern, co-op, or fulltime)
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Textile Manufacturing or Substrate Coating Experience
• Self-starting and ability to work within a team environment.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

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• Communication skills - verbal, written, and group presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Bias for action
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptation to frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles.

Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• Hairnet
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.