SP Associates

SP Associates

Application Engineer Nonwovens Manufacturing - 1453

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 63 days ago
Process ImprovementCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This role plays a key part in improving product quality, process consistency, operational efficiency, and workplace safety while supporting the continued advancement of manufacturing technologies and production capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support and lead implementation of process improvement initiatives using modern manufacturing and engineering approaches.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and development teams to improve process stability, product consistency, and manufacturing performance.
  • Investigate process deviations, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Support occupational safety initiatives and help drive continuous improvement in plant safety performance.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
  • Maintain communication with technology suppliers, equipment vendors, and external partners.
  • Participate in trade shows, technical seminars, and industry training opportunities to support ongoing technology development and innovation.

Nice to have

  • Analyze existing production processes and manufacturing technologies to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction.
  • Prepare technical documentation, process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Train production personnel on new process improvements, operational changes, and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.
  • Technical training, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Textiles, Process Technology, or related fields.
  • Experience within nonwovens, textiles, plastics, paper, packaging, or other roll-based manufacturing industries is preferred.

Skills

  • Assist with the development and implementation of new technologies and manufacturing methods.

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