Continuous Process Improvement Engineer

• Competitive Pay: $70,000–$90,000 annually
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Full-Time Opportunity with career growth and long-term stability
• Weekly Pay via direct deposit or pay card
• Work with The Reserves Network: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and more

• Provide hands-on mechanical engineering support for textile manufacturing equipment, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment optimization.
• Evaluate existing textile manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, and other proven methodologies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve machine reliability, minimize downtime, and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze production data, scrap rates, machine performance, and downtime trends to implement measurable process improvements.
• Support equipment modifications, mechanical upgrades, and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance practices in partnership with maintenance personnel.
• Assist in equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and start-up of new manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment operation, process improvements, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience within a textile manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and improving textile manufacturing equipment such as spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing, coating, converting, or similar production machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in rotating equipment, conveyors, drive systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial automation.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Ability to interpret production metrics, analyze equipment performance data, and drive measurable operational improvements.
• Experience working closely with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems; experience with CMMS, ERP, or CAD software is a plus.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including frequent walking on the production floor, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting.

• Experience with textile manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, PLC-controlled equipment, and manufacturing controls.
• Familiarity with OEE, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), reliability engineering, and predictive maintenance practices.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and equipment installations.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement in a growing manufacturing organization
• Stable, team-oriented work environment focused on innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement

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