Tarkett
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Dalton, Georgia, United States · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceProject ManagementSAPSupply ChainProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringRenewable EnergyLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This position provides leadership through influence, expertise, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Plant Leadership and departmental managers to develop and execute engineering strategies that improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, sustainability, and manufacturing costs
- Lead engineering initiatives that optimize flooring manufacturing processes, equipment performance, product quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Identify and implement innovative manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and process improvements that enhance operational performance and support long term business objectives
- Lead the planning, design, execution, commissioning, and validation of capital improvement projects from concept through implementation
- Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, improve process capability, and eliminate recurring manufacturing issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiative utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Division Engineering to improve manufacturing capability, support new product introductions, and implement best practices across manufacturing operations
- Develop and maintain engineering specifications, equipment standards, control system architectures, programming standards, and technical documentation to ensure consistency across the campus
- Analyze manufacturing and engineering performance metrics to identify trends, prioritize improvement opportunities, and deliver measurable business results
- Serve as a key member of the manufacturing leadership team, collaborating with departmental managers to establish engineering priorities, allocate resources, support operational goals, and drive continuous improvement across the campus
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or related field
- 10 to 12 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with significant experience in process optimization, automation, and capital project execution
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering initiatives and cross functional projects within a manufacturing operation
- Strong knowledge of continuous manufacturing process, process improvement methodologies, and manufacturing systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams and senior leadership
- Proven track record leading complex automation or controls projects
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Experience implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent operational excellence systems
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar professional certification
- Proficient with Microsoft Project or other project management tools
- Experience in CAMs, and/or SAP
- Fluent in Management of Change (MOC) process
- Strategic engineering leadership
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Company info
- With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human ‐ Conscious Design® approach.
- www.tarkett-group.com
- Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
- With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025.
- The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites.
- Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries.
- To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human ‐ Conscious Design® approach.
- Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer.
- We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
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