Process Engineer / Manufacturing

Job title: Process Engineer / Manufacturing

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing

Interview:Phone+ Skype

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at a facility producing PVC fitting covers and jacketing used with pipe insulation products.

This is a critical engineering role focused on daily production operations, process stability, equipment efficiency, troubleshooting, product quality, and continuous improvement .

The Process Engineer will provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes and drive improvements in production output, material and energy usage, product quality, and overall process efficiency .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Troubleshoot production and process-related issues and identify root causes.
• Drive improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing costs .
• Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve production and quality targets.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material and energy consumption.
• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production and process data to identify trends, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvements using data-driven methodologies.
• Support equipment efficiency and process stability.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to leverage technical expertise and implement technical solutions.
• Lead key engineering and process improvement projects from identification through successful completion.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) for process improvement where applicable.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Set priorities and provide technical direction to team members or project teams.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across the manufacturing facility.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience identifying and implementing process improvements .
• Strong analytical skills, including complex data analysis.
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement .
• Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) for process improvement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects through successful completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook .
  
  
  
  

Preferred / Plus Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or extrusion manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Experience working directly with vendors on technical solutions.
• Strong background in continuous manufacturing processes.
  
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, or Industrial Engineer with experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Candidates with experience in plastics, extrusion, building materials, chemical processing, or other continuous-process manufacturing industries would be especially relevant.

The candidate should be hands-on, analytical, technically strong, and comfortable troubleshooting production issues while simultaneously driving long-term process improvements.

Himanshu Goswami

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