Engineer, Textiles

It's a great time to join Velcro Companies!

Provide technical support throughout the organization to processes involving yarn, adhesives, dyes, dye stuffers, and other chemicals. Identify improvement opportunities while implementing sustainable, cost-effective solutions to ensure long-term success. Provide data analysis of processes to support creation of work instructions, process adjustments, and general improvements. Perform a variety of engineering work to install, improve, and evaluate new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes. Understand internal and external customer requirements, align work product with capability to minimize the cost of poor quality and maximize customer satisfaction.

• Understands and contributes to the development and execution of the Operational Strategy that in turn drives Operational Excellence Regionally and Globally.

• Utilize appropriate statistical and/or data analysis tools within a structured problem-solving approach to characterize and improve existing operations or translate customer requirements into repeatable and capable manufacturing processes.

• Plan, execute, and analyze multi-phase validations or scenarios to determine if new equipment, processes, or tooling meet functional performance requirements and/or metrics.

• Develop and maintain Charters and Implementation Plans (includes establishing project scope, anticipated gains, required resources, timelines, etc.)

• Support transfer of project solutions, new processes, or products to on-going operations, through operator training and development of standard operating procedures, where applicable.

• Act as Engineering liaison to various groups, participate on analysis/design/project review teams. Develop product and equipment specifications to ensure resulting processes are manufacturing capable.

• Establish and implement control plans to ensure project gains and improvements are realized and maintained over time.:

• Other duties may be assigned or required for the performance of this position.

Knowledge & Experience (Minimum Job Qualifications):

• B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering. Preferablywith Textile or Chemical experience. Other related Engineering field considered with relevant knowledge and experience.

• Demonstrated use of advanced Lean tools and Kaizen leadership

• Advanced knowledge of statistics, probability, and Lean Six Sigma Tools.

• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office software.

• Strong leadership, teamwork, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to self-pace learn including book, web-based, and classroom participation.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a textile or similar manufacturing environment.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Project Management certification.

• Knowledge of textile or web-based manufacturing processes.

• Experience utilizing Minitab statistical software.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive-safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safetyis a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.