Major Function and Scope
- Participate on product and process innovation projects as directed. Quickly develop the knowledge and skills to lead innovation projects.
- Perform trials in the manufacturing plants to determine the feasibility and cost impact of new product concepts and to improve the productivity and cost of existing processes.
- Work closely with vendors to develop new materials and new capabilities as needed to support innovation initiatives.
- Work with the global R&D Team to implement new-to-the-industry technologies in the US manufacturing plants.
- Lead the new product sample creation process in support of the Design and Product Management Teams.
- Provide technical design support to the Design Team.
- Take ownership of the cross-functional new product development process to ensure new product launches are optimized for operational efficiency while achieving customer requirements.
- Verify first production runs of new products are fully compliant with all specifications.
Knowledge/Experience
- Four-year engineering degree, preferably mechanical or materials engineering.
- 2-5 years’ work experience in manufacturing process development within the consumer goods market. Previous experience working in high volume manufacturing and/or wood products is a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully leading, managing and implementing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Competencies
- Skilled at analyzing problems, identifying potential solutions and developing a test plan to validate solutions.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data to arrive at verified solutions.
- Ability to lead, integrate, coordinate and communicate cross-functionally and cross-culturally.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and tolerates ambiguity.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Other Pertinent Job information
- Ability to travel to multiple manufacturing sites within a 2-hour radius.
- Normal office environment with significant time spent in the manufacturing plants.
- Approximately 25% travel.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
