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Process Improvement Engineer
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What they do
An Industrial Mechanic repairs and maintains complex machines used in production or manufacturing, such as conveyor belts; may use computerized diagnostic equipment.
$55,892 / year median in Georgia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Process Improvement Engineer in the Marietta GA area This is a long term opportunity Hands-on role on the manufacturing floor—not a desk job. Drive operational excellence across 70+ machines in a 24/7 plant by combining Lean leadership with direct mechanical work. What you'll do Lead shop-floor continuous improvement to raise safety, quality, and productivity Find waste, bottlenecks, and losses by observing and working on processes and equipment Apply Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, standard work, RCA) in a practical, execution-first way Improve OEE, uptime, cycle time, scrap, and rework Run Kaizen events with operators and maintenance; implement and sustain standard work and visual controls Troubleshoot mechanical issues alongside maintenance; support repairs, rebuilds, startups, and changeovers Lead RCA on chronic equipment losses and put permanent fixes in place Design or modify components, tooling, fixtures, and guarding Partner with maintenance on reliability and PM/PdM effectiveness Optimize material flow, line balance, and operator work; document usable standards and work instructions What you bring Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience) 2-6 years in manufacturing with strong mechanical involvement Proven troubleshooting on industrial equipment and successful Lean/CI implementations Comfort in 24/7 or high-volume production Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment reliability Coil winding experience preferred; shop tools (mills, lathes, grinders) and CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) a plus Self-directed and results-focused; majority of time spent on the floor If interested email resumes to ryanb@apollotechnical.com or apply online