Extrusion Process Engineer

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.

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 preferred.
• 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.