Process Engineer I

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

Job summary

Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. in Buford, GA seeks a Process Engineer I to own and optimize manufacturing processes on the plant floor. You will work closely with Production and Maintenance to gather data, analyze it, and implement improvements.

The role combines hands-on technical work with data-driven decision making, requiring collaboration across Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to meet KPI targets and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• 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 or more of the following: Data-Analysis tools JMP, Qlik, Power Query; Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA; PC hardware; interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings; high-temperature processing of quartz glass.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering

Tools

SQL

MS Excel

JMP

Qlik

Power Query

Job description

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.

About Heraeus Covantics

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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Any further questions?

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