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