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DesignEngineerPosition Overview
Shaw Industries is hiring a Design Engineer to support innovation and operational excellence across our Corporate Machine Shops. Reporting to the Machine Shop Manager this role leads a team of CAD Designers and collaborates with internal manufacturing and support teams to develop practical cost-effective engineering solutions. Responsibilities include concept development design execution cost estimation and direct engagement with machinists and fabricators. The position also supports the implementation of new technologies and process improvements to enhance shop productivity.
This position will be based in Dalton GA with responsibilities requiring work at other Shaw facility locations.
Shaw Industries Group Inc. is a global provider of flooring and surface solutions for residential commercial and outdoor environments. With a focus on design innovation and operational excellence Shaw delivers customer-centered experiences through a diverse portfolio of brands including Anderson Tuftex COREtec Shaw Floors Patcraft Philadelphia Commercial Shaw Contract Shaw Sports Turf Shawgrass Southwest Greens and Watershed Geo. Headquartered in Dalton Georgia Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. with over $6 billion in annual sales and 18000 associates worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of two CAD Designers ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Develop and present design concepts and cost estimates to address manufacturing and operational challenges.
- Collaborate with plant managers department leaders engineers machinists and fabricators to implement practical cost-effective solutions.
- Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design principles (e.g. stress strain tolerances welded joints gears bearings) to solve complex engineering problems.
- Interpret modify and maintain shop drawings and OEM documentation in accordance with Corporate Engineering Standards.
- Research evaluate and implement new technologies to improve machine shop efficiency including training personnel on new software and equipment.
- Provide basic systems support for shop PCs and networks to ensure operational continuity.
- Manage small to mid-sized capital projects including planning budgeting and execution.
- Maintain accurate and organized design documentation and drawing files.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in a related field is preferred.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a machine shop or comparable manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAM software and AutoDesk CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD Inventor Vault).
- Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Apply working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications to support documentation and communication tasks.
- Set up and troubleshoot PC hardware and software to maintain shop productivity.
- Provide customer support and prepare accurate quotes in a machining or fabrication setting.
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats across teams and departments.
- Travel to plant locations using personal or company transportation; maintain a valid drivers license. Overnight travel may be required.
Core Competencies
Execute action plans
Collaboration and Influence
Innovate
Build trusting relationships
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401K and Retirement Plans
- Product discounts for employees
- Adoption assistance
- Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton GA and Cartersville GA locations)
- And much more.
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to in punch day Observed Calendar shift starts AMEmployment Type
Full-Time
