Process Engineer

About Us

HSM Company History | HSM HEART Company Values | Who is HSM to our customers?

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Process Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of process design and improvement—analyzing workflows, optimizing equipment, and implementing scalable solutions across multiple product lines. Your work will ensure our operations deliver on quality, efficiency, and safety goals, every single day.

Process Design & Optimization

• Evaluate and improve production workflows to drive cost savings, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and time study methodologies to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance productivity.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new equipment, material substitutions, or process modifications.

Documentation & Standardization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Quality Assurance & Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement & Project Execution

Training & Technical Support

Safety & Compliance

What You Bring

Why Join Us

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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