Extrusion Process Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: Georgia Plant

• McDonough, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Brava Roof Tile is seeking an Extrusion Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, productivity, quality, and safety for our McDonough, GA plant. Duties & Responsibilities: Analyze existing manufacturing processes, workflows, and equipment to identify opportunities for improvement. Develop, implement, and validate process improvements that increase productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency. Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment-related process issues and identify root causes. Monitor production performance and key process metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, downtime, variation, and production costs. Design and optimize equipment layouts, production flow, and manufacturing processes. Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process specifications. Conduct process trials, testing, data collection, and analysis to validate proposed improvements. Partner with Operations and Maintenance to support equipment installations, upgrades, startups, and process changes. Evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment for compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards. Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actions. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to process, quality, or production concerns. Prepare reports and communicate process performance, project updates, recommendations, and results to leadership. Support new product introductions, equipment changes, and manufacturing scale-up activities as needed. Identify opportunities for automation, process controls, and technology improvements. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to use data to identify root causes and develop practical solutions. Understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Collaborate effectively with production employees, technical teams, and leadership. Proficient with Microsoft Office and other manufacturing or engineering technology. Knowledge of process engineering, data analysis, and process improvement tools. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Education

& Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required. 5+ years' experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering or a similar manufacturing environment. Extrusion equipment experience. Experience with CAD and/or AutoCAD.