Independent Process Engineer – Plastics, Data-Driven Improvements

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A thermoplastics manufacturer is seeking a highly independent, hands-on Process Engineer to serve as the primary process-engineering resource for the facility. This role operates as an engineering group of one, owning problem identification, data gathering, solution development, implementation, documentation, and training.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical preferred), hands-on production experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of root-cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Production/manufacturing experience as a Process Engineer required.
• Demonstrated success working independently with significant ownership of the process-engineering function.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement experience.
• Experience developing, testing, analyzing, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating and revising SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Strong ability to translate data into practical manufacturing improvements.
• Comfortable working hands-on with operators, maintenance, quality, and production personnel.
• Plastics, polymers, thermoplastics, extrusion, compounding, or related process-manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing digitalization, automation, or data-driven process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve existing production/manufacturing processes.
• Design, run, test, analyze, and upgrade systems and processes.
• Evaluate production, process-control, and quality systems using data and statistical analysis.
• Apply working knowledge of statistics, including mean, standard deviation, process variation, and related measurements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Develop and establish procedures and best practices that support consistent, high-quality operations.
• Create and revise written procedures and work instructions based on process data and findings.
• Develop practical and innovative solutions to improve production rates and product quality.
• Work directly with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to implement improvements.
• Train employees on new processes, procedures, and process improvements.
• Support ongoing digitalization and modernization of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Independent worker

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Data-driven improvements

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering preferred

Job description

A thermoplastics manufacturer is seeking a highly independent, hands-on Process Engineer to serve as the primary process-engineering resource for the facility. This role operates as an engineering group of one, owning problem identification, data gathering, solution development, implementation, documentation, and training.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical preferred), hands-on production experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of root-cause