Engineering Management Trainee

Hanes Industries Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt Inc., is seeking an Engineering Management Trainee. Hanes is the leading distributor of industrial fabrics in the United States. Hanes' products are most commonly found in industrial packaging, building products, automotive, filtration, furniture and mattress manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Engineering
• Must have a cooperative attitude necessary to work effectively with others
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Self-motivated, multi-task oriented, with an inquisitive nature
• Must be able to travel periodically both domestically and internationally
• Must be able to follow verbal & written instruction and make decisions independently when needed
• Be capable of developing strategies, making decisions, and implementing action plans that support and drive new product development, cost analysis, and implementation of new business opportunities
• Excellent cognitive and mathematical skills as well as problem solving abilities
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Commitment to Management Systems and Continuous Improvement process

PRIMARY DUTIES:
The primary duties of the employee are (but not limited to) the following:

• Provide analytical, capacity, and cost analysis on new products and operations
• Work closely with managers and staff to ensure effective analysis of improvement opportunities, including but not limited to process safety, ergonomics, productivity and operational cost savings
• Support operations and maintenance team with 2D/3D modeling, using AutoCAD and TurboCAD
• Assist with capacity analysis of machinery related to new business development and any operational expansions
• Provide engineering analysis support for Operation Management and other process improvement needs
• All employees have the responsibility to bring forth suggestions and participate in the continuous improvement process and verify the implementation of solutions
• All employees have a responsibility to identify and stop further processing of nonconformances and take action to prevent non-conformances related to products produced, processes, services provided or the Quality/Environmental Management System
• Conform to all quality/safety/environmental requirements and procedures
• Develop knowledge of the customers through Hanes personnel, customer visits, periodicals, and other resources
• Develop knowledge of suppliers through Hanes personnel, supplier visits, periodicals, and other resources
• Develop and maintain product information and relative test data to ensure products meet current industry and government regulations
• Establish and maintain production standards
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace
• Other duties as assigned

What to Do Next:
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!