Process Engineer I

Heraeus

. Assume technical ownership of assigned process areas and apply engineering expertise to stabilize and continually improve manufacturing processes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBuford • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process optimization, data analysis, and engineering principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Proficient in collaborating across departments to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Process OptimizationStatistical AnalysisSQL ProficiencySix Sigma KnowledgeElectrical And Mechanical Drawing Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeManufacturing ExperienceData AnalysisProblem SolvingPC Hardware TroubleshootingHigh-Temperature ProcessingKPI ManagementProcess ImprovementYield OptimizationQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingLeadershipCollaborationIndependent Management

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelJMPQlikPower QueryData-Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ProcessesContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceE-VerifyFiber-Telecom Context

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume technical ownership of assigned process areas and apply engineering expertise to stabilize and continually improve manufacturing processes
Analyze process, machine, and quality data to identify and resolve process issues
Optimize yield, minimize scrap, improve product quality, and reduce costs
Provide day-to-day leadership, technical support, expertise, problem solving, and hands-on troubleshooting to Operations and Maintenance
Coordinate with Operations to establish and meet department-level KPIs
Manage assigned engineering and capital projects
Industrialize and scale up new processes and products in the assigned area
Support a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Project Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments to achieve business objectives
Work on the plant floor with manufacturing equipment, gather data, and evaluate and improve manufacturing processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
0–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with statistical analysis of large data-sets
Working knowledge with SQL and/or data-analytics tools
Strong proficiency with MS Excel
Knowledge of one or more of JMP, Qlik, or Power Query preferred
Knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC, and PDCA preferred
Experience building and troubleshooting PC hardware preferred
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
Experience with high-temperature processing of quartz glass, especially within the fiber-telecom context preferred
Willingness to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and collaborate closely with Production and Maintenance teams
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Must satisfy employment eligibility requirements; Heraeus participates in E-Verify