Plastics Manufacturing Process Engineer

Are you a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving problems on the production floor, driving process improvements, and helping teams achieve consistent results?

We're seeking a Process Engineer to join our Conyers, GA manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in improving process control, standardizing manufacturing practices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across our plastics manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable spending the majority of their time on the production floor rather than behind a desk. 

What You'll Do

• Review, develop, and improve manufacturing process control plans.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improved quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and processing issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead process investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve plant performance.
• Support process validation, testing, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive standardization and process discipline across manufacturing operations. 

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will be considered, particularly within plastics processing.
• 5+ years of experience in plastics processing, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering preferred. 
• Experience in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, or related plastics manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of process controls, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, SPC, FMEA, DOE, and related methodologies. 
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional desk-based engineering role. Expect to spend approximately 80% of your time on the manufacturing floor, observing processes, gathering data, working directly with operators, and implementing improvements. 

Success in the First 90 Days

• Review and assess existing process control plans.
• Identify critical process gaps and opportunities for standardization.
• Develop and implement updated control plans and process documentation for thermoforming operations.
• Build strong partnerships across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.