Entry-Level Industrial Engineer / Process Engineer – Textile Dyeing & Finis at Colorworks Division-Ocean State Innovations

Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Optimization, Standard Operating Procedures, Time Studies, Workflow Analysis, Capacity Calculations, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Process Parameter Monitoring, Root-Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, KPI Tracking, Data Analysis, Process Documentation, MES

Industry

Textile Manufacturing

Description

Description The Industrial/Process Engineer supports daily production operations in the dyeing, finishing, coating, and inspection departments. This role focuses on improving process efficiency, reducing waste, optimizing machine utilization, and ensuring consistent product quality. The engineer works closely with production supervisors, lab technicians, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements. Requirements Process Optimization Analyze dyeing and finishing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for dyeing, drying, calenders, coating, and finishing operations. Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity calculations to improve throughput. Support implementation of lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping). Quality & Technical Support Monitor process parameters (temperature, pH, chemical dosing, dwell time, tension settings) to ensure product consistency. Work with the dye lab to validate dye recipes and troubleshoot shade variations, streaks, uneven dyeing, or finishing defects. Participate in root-cause analysis for quality issues and help implement corrective actions. Production Support Provide daily floor support to operators and supervisors to resolve process deviations. Assist in setting up new production runs, including machine settings, chemical mixes, and process conditions. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as first-pass yield, rework rate, machine uptime, and chemical usage. Data Analysis & Reporting Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Maintain accurate process documentation, including process sheets, machine logs, and improvement reports. Support digitalization efforts such as MES, ERP, or real-time monitoring systems. Safety & Compliance Ensure all process changes comply with plant safety, environmental, and chemical-handling standards. Participate in safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to chemical storage, wastewater, and energy usage.

Responsibilities

The Industrial/Process Engineer supports daily production operations across dyeing, finishing, coating, and inspection departments by focusing on improving process efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing machine utilization. This role involves troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements in collaboration with production, lab, maintenance, and quality teams.