Process Engineer I

Heraeus; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus in Buford, GA, is seeking a Process Engineer I to own technical aspects of assigned process areas and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. The role combines hands-on work with data analysis to optimize manufacturing processes, improve yield, and reduce scrap.

Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree, have 0–5 years of experience, and be proficient with SQL and Excel. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, R&D, and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 0–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis of large data sets.
• Proficiency with SQL and data-analytics tools; strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of JMP, Qlik, Power Query or equivalent tools.
• Willingness to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own technical ownership of assigned process areas and apply engineering expertise to stabilize and improve manufacturing processes.
• Analyze data to identify issues and optimize yield, reduce scrap, and lower costs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, technical support, and hands-on troubleshooting to operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate with operations to meet department KPIs.
• Manage engineering and capital projects as assigned.
• Industrialize and scale up new processes and products in the area.
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, and Sales to meet business objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering

Tools

SQL

MS Excel

JMP

Qlik

Power Query

Job description

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Process Engineer I

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Company: Heraeus

Process Engineer I

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmentalresponsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!

Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. has an immediate opening for a talented Process Engineer I to join our Engineering team at our Buford, GA. facility.

The primary responsibilities of the Process Engineer I is to assume technical ownership of assigned process areas and, utilizing engineering, continuous improvement, and project management skills, improve and optimize the process areas to achieve company goals.

The role is both hands-on and highly data driven. The successful candidate will be comfortable with working directly with manufacturing equipment and processes, have strong communication and collaboration skills and an analytical mindset. A typical day will involve working out on the plant floor interacting closely with Production and Maintenance teams and gathering and analyzing data to evaluate and improve the manufacturing processes.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Assume technical ownership of assigned process areas and apply engineering expertise to stabilize and continually improve manufacturing processes.
• Use engineering expertise and analysis of process, machine, and quality data to identify and resolve process issues while optimizing yield, minimizing scrap, improving product quality, and reducing costs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, technical support, expertise, problem solving, and hands on troubleshooting to operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate with operations to establish and meet department level KPI’s.
• Manage engineering and capital projects, as assigned.
• Industrialize and scale up new processes and products in assigned area.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Project Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments to achieve business objectives.

What is required for this role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with statistical analysis of large data-sets.
• Working knowledge with SQL and/or data-analytics tools. Strong proficiency with MS Excel is required.
• One of more of the following skillsets is preferred :
  • Data-Analysis: Knowledge of one or more of JMP, Qlik, Power Query is preferred.
  • Data-driven process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, and PDCA
  • Building and troubleshooting PC hardware.
  • Ability to interpretelectrical and mechanical drawings .
  • Experience with high-temperature processing of quartz glass, especially within the fiber-telecom context.
• Willingness to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and collaborate closely with Production and Maintenance teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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