Chilewich · 5 months ago
Industrial Engineer/Textile Engineer
Chilewich is seeking a curious, adaptable, and solutions-driven Industrial Engineer or Textile Engineer to join their team. This role will support process optimization, production efficiency, and quality improvement across textile manufacturing operations.
E-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Observe and analyze production processes and data with a problem-solving mindset to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, quality, and safety
Conduct time studies, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support line balancing
Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, improve uptime, and reduce waste
Assist in layout design, equipment selection, and capacity planning
Lead and contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
Evaluate materials and textile processes to ensure consistent product performance
Collaborate with R&D, design, and quality teams to support new product development
Track key production metrics and use data to drive improvements
Support capital improvement projects and automation initiatives
Ensure compliance with auditing and other industry standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or textile environment (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
Strong interest in problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on learning
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
Proficiency in CAD, Excel, and data analysis tools (AutoCAD, Minitab, or similar)
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Exposure to carpet, rug, or nonwoven textile manufacturing
Familiarity with tufting weaving, dyeing, or finishing operations
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.)
Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or similar)
Company
Chilewich
Design-led multichannel retailer of table, floor and wall coverings.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Business of Home
2023-12-26
2022-05-02
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