Process Engineer / Manufacturing || Edison, New Jersey

Job Title Process Engineer / Manufacturing

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Base Salary $110,000 $125,000

Industry: Building Materials

Job Category: Engineering Mechanical

** Ideal Candidate **

The Edison, NJ plant makes PVC fitting covers and jacketing for use with Micro-Lok as well as other types of pipe insulation.

This is a critical role supporting daily production operations, process stability, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Process Engineer plays a key part in maintaining equipment efficiency, troubleshooting production issues, supporting quality standards, and driving process optimization efforts across the facility.

Key Qualifications:

Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, preferably with SAP experience

Experience collaborating with vendors to leverage technical expertise and implement solutions

Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Plastics and/or extrusion manufacturing experience strong plus.

Job Details:

The purpose of the Process Engineer's role will be to provide technical leadership to operate a major asset (typical annual revenue of $50MM to $200MM) at target regarding output, usage of material and energy by meeting the product specifications.

The Process Engineer II will be responsible for addressing improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and the cost of poor quality for the process, leading process optimization.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

3 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing

Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements

Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis

Successful history of innovation and adaptability

Solid project management skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks

Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion

Experience with DOE for process improvement

Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members

Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees

Proven ability to make timely decisions

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction.