Hybrid Process Engineer – PRIME Division

at S&S Activewear

• Job title: Process Engineer – PRIME Division
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gaffney, United States

About the role

• Process Engineer optimizing CO₂ laser ablation and digital printing processes for promotional products at S&S Activewear. Ensuring quality and productivity in diverse decoration operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the CO₂ laser ablation process for drinkware decoration, ensuring consistent quality and productivity.
• Support and improve digital printing processes on drinkware and other substrates, including Direct to Film (DTF) printing.
• Troubleshoot issues related to print quality, adhesion, color matching, and equipment performance in digital and DTF processes.
• Evaluate and integrate new digital printing technologies to expand capabilities and improve efficiency.
• Support and improve pad printing, silk screen printing, and embroidery operations for various promotional items.
• Develop and implement process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train operators on digital, and conventional printing processes and best practices.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure manufacturability and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain and improve safety standards and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze process data to develop KPIs to drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with CO₂ laser systems in a production or R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of laser-material interactions, especially with drinkware substrates.
• Experience with decorative processes such as pad printing, silk screening, and embroidery.
• Experience in the promotional products or decorated apparel industry (Preferred).
• Experience in production floor layout and equipment integration (Preferred).
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM and RIP software related to digital printing (Preferred).
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification or experience (Preferred).

Benefits

• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Discounts on brand‑name apparel
• Fun employee events
• Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement