Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Buford, GA! PT or FT

The Process Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing practices in a high-volume production environment. This role is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality while meeting cost and delivery targets. The Process Engineer should provide factory floor technical expertise to improve Key Performance Indicators.

· Analyze existing production processes and implement Lean methodologies.

· Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Support launch of new programs by developing efficient process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through automation, layout optimization, and best-practice standardization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor and improve process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers to ensure minimal downtime of engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all processes, including SOPs, work instructions, and process maps.
• Drive improvements in the Quality Management System.
• Act as a Lean champion to train and coach operators and support teams on lean tools and behaviors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in CAD tools, MS Office Suite, and manufacturing analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methods.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with MES, ERP, or other manufacturing systems.
• Prior experience in launching new automotive programs or tier-1 supplier operations.