Independent Process Engineer — Thermoplastics Manufacturing

Sora Resource Group; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Griffin, GA is seeking a Process Engineer – Manufacturing to be the primary process-engineering resource for the facility. This role requires hands-on independence and ownership, not a large team environment.

You will analyze and improve production processes, design and test systems, lead root-cause analysis, develop SOPs, and train operators. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and process-engineering experience in plastics or related manufacturing are preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Process Engineer with production/manufacturing experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with significant ownership of the process-engineering function.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills are essential.
• Root-causes 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.
• 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

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Root-cause analysis

SOP creation

Data-driven improvements

Hands-on collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Sora Resource Group in Griffin, GA is seeking a Process Engineer – Manufacturing to be the primary process-engineering resource for the facility. This role requires hands-on independence and ownership, not a large team environment.

You will analyze and improve production processes, design and test systems, lead root-cause analysis, develop SOPs, and train operators. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and process-engineering experience in plastics or related manufacturing are preferred; strong