At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leading process optimization efforts within operations as well as improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing product quality through data-driven decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize operational performance, efficiency, and throughput
- Lead root cause analysis for recurring defects and downtime issues
- Develop and implement process improvements that reduce cost and improve yield
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and quality teams
- Establish and refine standard work and operating procedures
- Support trials for new materials, yarns, weaving patterns etc.
- Mentor junior engineers or technicians
- Drive measurable improvements in KPIs (OEE, scrap rate, first-pass quality)
- Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes
- Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield
Scope & Impact
- Works independently on moderately complex problems
- Owns projects with measurable business outcomes
- Impacts multiple departments or product lines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Textile, Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
- 3–7 years of relevant manufacturing/process engineering experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and Pareto analysis preferred
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Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.
Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Experience with textile manufacturing processes
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Pareto Analysis
What We Do
Standard Textile is a global, vertically integrated manufacturer and provider of institutional textiles and apparel. It develops and produces durable products for hospitality, healthcare, education, and other professional settings, including bed and bath linens, patient and staff apparel, surgical textiles, privacy curtains, window treatments, décor, and linen-management solutions. The company emphasizes design, patented innovation, supply-chain stability, and customer-focused textile services.
