LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Dal-Tile Corporation

El Paso, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Production Costing, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Standards Development, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Time Management, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
El Paso, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. **Job Objective:** The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a leading performer that serves as a subject matter expert that is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production of high-quality products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to improve production methods, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance within a manufacturing environment and may serve as the lead for manufacturing projects. **Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:** + Utilize advanced expertise to implement techniques and equipment of simple to moderate complexity within the production process, focusing on maximizing operational efficiency. + Design systems that increase productivity by optimizing the integration of people, materials, systems, equipment, and finance, leveraging specialized knowledge in manufacturing engineering. + Recommend or may implement changes to work methods, materials, machinery, manpower allocation, and safety measures for projects of simple to moderate complexity. + Oversee the development of work standards, schedules, procedures, and performance standards for work applications to improve efficiency and cost reductions, ensuring alignment with company-approved standards. + Participate in cross-functional teams to execute projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product launches, providing expert input and guidance. + Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity, utilizing advanced knowledge and experience. + Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality, offering expert analysis and recommendations. + Perform high-quality analysis consistently, utilizing advanced analytical skills to drive informed decision-making. + Champion innovative ideas and apply them effectively to enhance business results, leveraging deep expertise in manufacturing engineering. + Monitor and/or lead after-action reviews to identify, document, and share lessons learned, utilizing specialized knowledge and experience to drive continuous improvement. + Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements, providing expert input and guidance to enhance overall operational efficiency. + Perform other duties as needed. **Required Experience and Education:** + Bachelors degree in a related field. + 6 - 8 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. + Six-Sigma and/or Lean certifications are desirable. **Competencies:** + Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field. + Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas. + Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills. + Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively. + High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data. + Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products. + Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once. + High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures. **Other Pertinent Job Information:** Disclaimer: The information on this description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. + Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advise and direction to junior team members. + Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor. + Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time. + Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required. + Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities. + The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. + May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. + The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day. + The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement. Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant. **Job Type** Manufacturing **Req ID** 93258

About the Company

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Dal-Tile Corporation

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone products used in residential and commercial design and construction across North America. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas. Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries (NYSE: MHK), the world’s largest flooring manufacturer. Dal-Tile products, which include the leading ceramic tile brands in North America — Daltile, Marazzi, American Olean and Ragno — are used throughout new residential construction, residential remodeling construction and commercial construction. The company is committed to incorporating environmentally friendly materials, processes and products throughout its organization. Dal-Tile sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards, gallery design centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide. Dal-Tile offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, mail-order pharmacy, disability, life insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance plan, tuition reimbursement and educational assistance program, employee discount purchase programs, and more. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

INDUSTRY
Advertising and PR Services
FOUNDED
1947
WEBSITE
http://www.daltile.com/