Engineer II

Reports to: US Engineering Manager
Location: Irvine, KY (on-site)
Status: Exempt

About the Role

As an Engineer II, you will troubleshoot technical and efficiency challenges—including direct and indirect labor, quality, capacity, plant layout, and ergonomics—and report findings to leadership. We foster a culture where everyone is a leader, embodying the hardworking values set by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. You’ll contribute to business success, personal accountability, and team collaboration while continuing our legacy.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical or efficiency issues related to labor, quality, capacity, plant layout, and ergonomics, reporting to leadership as needed.
• 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 for methods, labor, materials, and overhead.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through labor reduction, process improvements, and other efficiencies.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment and technology upgrades aligned with current industry trends.
• Ensure rate continuity by collaborating with engineers across other facilities.
• Conduct capacity studies, follow-up studies, and goal tracking for trainees or graduate associates to improve plant efficiency and garment costing.

Requirements

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

Working Conditions

• Plant environment with occasional lifting (10–40 lbs).
• Domestic and international travel required (~25%).
• Tobacco-free workplace.