Process Engineer in Thomaston

Energy Jobline ZR; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Competitive salary

Impactful work

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer for our Thomaston, GA facility. You will lead manufacturing process improvements, reduce waste and costs, and support quality and safety initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data-driven problem solving. Collaboration with production, maintenance, quality, and other teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or textile manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into practical process improvements.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Analyze engineering and production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product development, new technologies, equipment installation, and plant layout projects.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and other teams to implement process improvements.
• Help reduce waste, improve throughput, and optimize manufacturing operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Pareto Analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProcess Improvement Engineer – Thomaston, GA

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a talented Process Improvement Engineer in Thomaston, GA. In this impactful and rewarding role, you will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste and costs, increasing productivity, supporting quality and safety initiatives, and helping drive continuous improvement throughout the facility. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.

In a Process Improvement Engineer job you’ll be responsible for:

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Analyze engineering and production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product development, new technologies, equipment installation, and plant layout projects.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and other teams to implement process improvements.
• Help reduce waste, improve throughput, and optimize manufacturing operations.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Manufacturing or textile manufacturing experience .
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into practical process improvements.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Perks:

• Competitive salary of approximately $86,000–$121,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Professional environment with opportunities to grow your engineering and continuous improvement experience.

About Openwork:

Openwork is a talent‑first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together.

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