Sr Process Engineer

Porex; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Porex is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to join our Fairburn, GA manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes world-class analytics, hands-on shop floor involvement, and a bias for action in a high‑volume production environment.

The successful candidate will drive process validations, method improvements, and standard work to reduce variability, improve throughput, and cut costs across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of process engineering/continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated success delivering productivity and cost improvements.
• Experience driving lean process change utilizing TPS methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment installation, process validations, and document manufacturing methods to ensure robust process control.
• Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes.
• Implement best practice methods and standard processes to reduce variation.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implements corrective actions to optimize performance and reduce waste.
• Support operations with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing variability and improving throughput.
• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing methods, processes, and controls with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Skills

Bias for action

Analytical skills

Communication

Process capability

Minitab

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Overview

This Sr. Process Engineer position works out of our Fairburn GA manufacturing plant. This role will rely heavily on world‑class analytical capabilities coupled with a strong shop floor presence and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment installation, process validations, and document manufacturing methods to ensure robust process control.
• Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes.
• Implement best practice methods and standard processes to reduce variation.
• Demonstrates ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact to the high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implements corrective actions to optimize performance and reduce waste.
• Manage and document process validations, equipment installation, and manufacturing method improvements.
• Support operations with troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing variability and improving throughput.
• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing methods, processes, and controls with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production and quality issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of process engineering / continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated success in delivering productivity and cost improvements
• Experience driving lean process change utilizing TPS methods

Key Attributes

• The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong 'bias for action'.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a desire to work for a fast-paced organization
• Detailed understanding of process capability, Minitab
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing organization
• Strong skills in collaborating with internal and external customers.