Sr Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Filtration Group Corp. in Fairburn GA is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead process improvements in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes strong analytics, bias for action, and close collaboration with shop floor teams to drive productivity and quality.

You will oversee process validations, equipment installations, and manufacturing-method enhancements, delivering robust, cost-efficient processes and reduced waste through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering required.
• 10+ years of process engineering or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record delivering productivity and cost improvements.
• Experience driving lean process changes 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand sources of variation and identify impact to the high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implement 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.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication with customers

Education

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

Tools

Minitab

MS Excel

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.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand sources of variation and identify impact to the high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implement 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.