Job Description

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our team at our facility in Buford, GA. As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing our manufacturing processes and ensuring the highest level of quality control. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements, analyze data, and identify root causes of issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process development, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.

This is a “hands-on” position that will require 75-80% of work to be performed on the manufacturing floor.

Pay: $90K - $110K per year (plus annual bonus potential)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, Disability, and other supplemental insurance
• Health savings account
• Local Gym Membership (Fitness 1440)

Here's what we need:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in twin-screw extrusion of engineered thermoplastics with PA6 and PA66 (not profile extrusion – must be extrusion of compounds/pellets downstream for injection molding customers)

Here is what you will do:

• Care to Be Safe in all activities throughout the plant, working with Plant Engineering and HSE Coordinator in all aspects of safety education, safety improvements, and KPI tracking and reporting.

• Interact with maintenance and plant engineering teams regarding, feeder design, calibration and maintenance, screw design (both feeder and extruder screws), and down-stream equipment performance (pelletizers and pack-out equipment)

• Perform production tests to evaluate the product quality, run capacity, cost, and impact on the performance of the plant

• Propose solutions for internal and external customer demands and complaints

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Support and advice staff in the resolution of complex problems

• Continuously research innovative approaches and solutions; develop proposals for process improvement programs.

• Develop and implement process improvement programs

• Coordinate and follow up plant process improvement projects

• Execute studies regarding plant performance, production capacity utilization, and the effectiveness of process improvement projects.

• Compile documents and data including technical, technological, or process information; prepare process guides and reports

• Analyze and define modifications to production process required to produce new product

• Develop and implement MOC processes for new materials and processes to confirm all production personnel are properly trained

• Perform other departmental tasks as needed

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree (preferably in Chemistry or Process Technology)
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience in process engineering of thermoplastic PA6 & PA66 compounds

OTHER MUST HAVES…

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be fluent in English (Spanish fluency is a plus)
• High-level operations analysis skills
• Expertise in quality control data analysis
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong MS Office and standard documentation skills
• Strong mathematical skills, able to accurately calculate figures and amounts.
• Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are a must.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a diverse team environment
• Ability to foster a team-centric relationship with cross-departmental colleagues
• Dependable with good attendance record

Limitations & Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

DOMO is a drug-free workplace.

DOMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital/familial status, political beliefs, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Measuring LTIR (Lost Time injury Rates)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Development
• Bachelor's Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• Quality Control Software