Plastics Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
Are you a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving problems on the production floor, driving process improvements, and helping teams achieve consistent results? We're seeking a Process Engineer to join our Conyers, GA manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in improving process control, standardizing manufacturing practices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across our plastics manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable spending the majority of their time on the production floor rather than behind a desk.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will be considered, particularly within plastics processing.
- 5+ years of experience in plastics processing, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering preferred.
- Experience in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, or related plastics manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of process controls, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, SPC, FMEA, DOE, and related methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- This is not a traditional desk-based engineering role. Expect to spend approximately 80% of your time on the manufacturing floor, observing processes, gathering data, working directly with operators, and implementing improvements.
Responsibilities
- Review, develop, and improve manufacturing process control plans.
- Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improved quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and processing issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Lead process investigations and root cause analyses.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve plant performance.
- Support process validation, testing, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive standardization and process discipline across manufacturing operations.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- paid vacation
- paid holidays
- short-term disability
- tuition assistance
- product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
