Plant Engineer

Spherion; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Buford, GA seeks a proactive Plant Engineer to lead new product industrialization and optimize operations across international teams.

You will coordinate tool launches, drive continuous improvement, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure quality and CSR compliance while sharing know-how across products. This hands-on role requires strong SAP and MS Office skills, and a practical, manufacturing-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training.
• 3–6 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, automotive sector.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and project management skills.
• Advanced SAP skills and basic MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Industrialization & Tooling Optimization: Drive the industrialization of new products, providing startup support, tool optimization, process adoption, and interpretation of product calculations.
• On-Site Launch & Tool Acceptance: Coordinate on‑site tool launches, participate in formal tool acceptances, and ensure ergonomic, compliant workplace designs.
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for failures in materials, processes, or tooling during project phases, serving as the interface between CPS and operations.
• Continuous Improvement & Waste Reduction: Improve process stability and lead waste reduction initiatives during project phases through structured methodological competence and strong cost awareness.
• Project & Knowledge Management: Collaborate on customer projects as part of cross‑functional project teams, providing operational support and transferring technical know‑how across products, materials, processes, and tools.
• Quality & Customer Compliance: Maintain compliance with customer‑specific requirements according to the CSR Matrix (MP4.1D007) and adhere strictly to quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Project management

International experience

Education

Technical vocational training

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on Plant Engineer to join our team as a subject matter expert in new product industrialization and operational optimization. In this role, you will lead tool launch coordination, drive continuous process improvement, conduct failure root-cause analysis, and serve as the critical interface between production operations and technical development teams in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrialization & Tooling Optimization: Drive the industrialization of new products, providing startup support, tool optimization, process adoption, and interpretation of product calculations.
• On-Site Launch & Tool Acceptance: Coordinate on‑site tool launches, participate in formal tool acceptances, and ensure ergonomic, compliant workplace designs.
• Root Cause & Failure Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for failures in materials, processes, or tooling during project phases, serving as the interface between CPS and operations.
• Continuous Improvement & Waste Reduction: Improve process stability and lead waste reduction initiatives during project phases through structured methodological competence and strong cost awareness.
• Project & Knowledge Management: Collaborate on customer projects as part of cross‑functional project teams, providing operational support and transferring technical know‑how across products, materials, processes, and tools.
• Quality & Customer Compliance: Maintain compliance with customer‑specific requirements according to the CSR Matrix (MP4.1D007) and adhere strictly to quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Completed technical vocational training.
• Experience: 3–6 years of professional experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, specifically within the automotive sector.
• International Environment: Practical work experience operating within an international setting.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and proven project management skills.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced SAP skills and basic proficiency in MS Office