Process Engineer

Location: Dalton, GA

Company: GEDIA Georgia

GEDIA Georgia is part of a global automotive supplier known for advanced lightweight body-in-white components and precision manufacturing. We combine hot forming, laser processing, and welding expertise to deliver high-quality products to leading automotive customers. Our Dalton, GA plant is focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

We’re hiring a Process Engineer to bridge project launch and serial production for hot forming, laser, and welding lines in Dalton. You’ll coordinate cross‑functional activities before SOP, stand up robust documentation and processes, track project milestones, and drive improvement through data, time studies, and KPI management. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver with strong automotive experience and the ability to lead change across teams and shifts.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Paternity Leave
• 13 Company Paid Holidays
• Company Match Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Coordinate between the project team and start‑up production for tooling and production readiness in Dalton.
• Drive interaction between Production, Logistics, and QA before SOP to ensure on‑time deliveries and internal quality loop closure.
• Track all project‑related activities through LOP and PTT; communicate status, deadlines, and milestones to customers.

• Create production documents (e.g., work‑step cards, standard operating sheets) for Hot Forming, Laser, and Welding.
• Support development of setup plans for Hot Forming.
• Finalize PCB frame coordination between Logistics Planning in Germany and Production in Dalton.
• Support and conduct time studies for pre‑trial phases.

• Support analysis of production and dimensional results for Dalton and recent runs in Germany.
• Perform profitability calculations, make‑or‑buy analyses, and present results to the GEDIA Group.
• Calculate and drive improvement and rationalization measures.
• Maintain, develop, and analyze production‑related KPIs in your area.

• Act as a key link for knowledge transfer between specialist departments in Germany and Dalton (including Temperbox know‑how).
• Participate in commissioning of all new lines.
• Participate in layout planning and project planning for machines, systems, and building layout.
• Support customer audits and 5S implementation.

• Completed training as an Engineer or Industrial/Mechanical Engineer, or comparable training with 1‑3 years of professional experience in automotive production.
• In‑depth experience in production environments—hot forming, laser, and welding within the automotive industry.
• Experience managing projects across multiple hierarchical levels and within supplier/OEM environments.

• Capable of time studies, profitability calculations, and make‑or‑buy analysis.
• Familiar with layout planning, equipment/machine project planning, and commissioning of new lines.
• Comfortable maintaining and analyzing KPIs; strong process orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Takes ownership, proactive with creative problem‑solving.
• Able to design and steer change processes, resilient with a high tolerance for ambiguity and pressure.
• Strong communication skills; sensitive and effective with customers, suppliers, and contractors; constructive conflict resolution.
• Committed to self‑development and to developing others; able to transfer knowledge clearly (including in presentations and in a foreign language).

• Languages:
  
  English required;
  German advantageous.
• Willingness to support multiple shifts and during emergencies.
• Ability to travel periodically for workshops within the GEDIA organization.
• Strong adherence to compliance, confidentiality, and safety standards.