Process Engineer

Symbiotic Services

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is seeking a Process Engineer to support a manufacturing facility in Ball Ground, Georgia. This role will serve as a key technical leader within the manufacturing and engineering teams, providing support for process improvement, product development, equipment optimization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. The Process Engineer will lead projects focused on process efficiency, testing and validation methods, tooling and equipment design, and manufacturing optimization. This position will also work closely with operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical challenges through structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. This role offers a growth path into Plant Engineering leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering.
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with rigid PVC and/or Polyethylene extrusion.
Experience with: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) / Industry 4.0 Process automation Maintenance and fabrication environments
Strong commitment to safe work practices.
Experience operating extrusion-related equipment and standard hand tools.
Strong root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
Proven ability applying statistical analysis for process optimization.
Proficiency with: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) Minitab SolidWorks AutoCAD
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all organizational levels.
Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
Drive for results
Customer focus
Relationship building
Ability to influence others
Self-directed with strong initiative

Nice To Haves

Hands-on engineering and equipment development experience preferred.
Experience with 3D printing, CNC routing, and CNC plasma cutting.

Responsibilities

Lead and document Plan of Control efforts for manufacturing processes using tools such as DOE, FMEA, and SPC.
Develop, test, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products to: Reduce variability Increase yields Improve productivity Reduce operating costs
Plan and execute test protocols, trials, experiments, and process validations.
Develop machine specifications, evaluate suppliers, and oversee procurement, installation, and debugging of manufacturing equipment.
Design and optimize manufacturing equipment, extrusion tooling, and ancillary systems.
Provide technical troubleshooting and support for product, process, and equipment issues.
Identify improvement opportunities by monitoring manufacturing variances and performance metrics.
Promote Statistical Engineering, Systems Thinking, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Transfer process knowledge and technologies to maintenance and production teams.
Support plant initiatives aimed at achieving manufacturing performance targets.
Lead cross-functional teams for: Value improvement initiatives New product launches Manufacturing support projects
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
Communicate project objectives and progress with stakeholders and leadership.
Prioritize multiple project assignments aligned with business and operational goals.
Maintain expertise in materials, manufacturing equipment, and processing technologies.
Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
Mentor operations and maintenance personnel to enhance technical capabilities.
Identify and analyze opportunities for cost savings and product improvements, including financial impact.