Technical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to improve production processes and ensure quality, yield, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Study and optimize processing parameters to improve product performance, consistency, and efficiency.
• Provide technical and leadership support for root cause failure analysis related to significant production issues and investigations.
• Investigate product, color, and process-related issues using structured problem-solving techniques to identify and eliminate root causes.
• Develop, validate, and implement processing conditions for new products and manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze process data and manufacturing trends to identify opportunities for increased productivity and reduced waste.
• Support product quality initiatives and actively participate in Shaw's Quality Management processes.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and technical developments through literature, training courses, seminars, and professional engagement.
• Support manufacturing operations during holidays, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively collaborate across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Competencies

• Influence Others
• Drive Results
• Innovate
• Facilitate Change
• Coach and Support
• Plan and Organize

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of six months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting extrusion, polymers, fibers, chemicals, textiles, plastics, or related manufacturing processes is a plus.