Engineer II

Reports to: US Engineering Manager
Location: On-Site - Camden, TN, US
Status: Exempt

About the Role

The primary responsibilities of an Engineer II include troubleshooting technical or efficiency issues—such as direct or indirect labor, quality, capacity, plant layout, and ergonomic challenges—and reporting to leadership as appropriate. At Carhartt, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt, by leading business, self, and others through dependable actions and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical or efficiency issues, including labor, quality, capacity, plant layout, and ergonomic challenges, and report findings to leadership.
• Establish and maintain methods or rates for operations to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain systems and written procedures for production, inventory, and other operational processes.
• Coordinate sample or pattern changes, including analysis, costing, implementation, and review of results.
• Develop and implement cost-saving innovations related to methods, labor, materials, and overhead.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through labor reduction, process improvements, and other efficiencies.
• Determine equipment and technology upgrades aligned with current industry trends.
• Ensure rate continuity by collaborating with engineers across other facilities.
• Perform capacity studies, follow-up studies, goal cards, and efficiency analyses for trainees and associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of apparel, manufacturing, or process improvement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Plant environment.
• International and domestic travel required (~25%).
• Occasional lifting (10-40 lbs).
• Tobacco-free workplace.