Senior Manufacturing Engineer Factory Optimization Automation Continuous Improvement

Senior Industrial / Process Engineer Newark, NJ, Full-Time | Onsite Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm Estimated Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000+ (calibrate based on experience) The Business Problem The company operates a large-scale manufacturing facility where production efficiency, material flow, equipment utilization, and process consistency directly impact throughput, profitability, and customer delivery performance. As production volumes continue to grow, the business needs a senior engineering leader who can identify constraints, redesign processes, optimize facility layouts, improve material flow, and implement scalable manufacturing systems that support continued growth. The cost of failure is significant: reduced throughput, inefficient labor utilization, increased downtime, wasted capacity, and operational bottlenecks that limit the plant's ability to scale. This role exists to own manufacturing process performance and drive measurable improvements across the operation. What You Own Manufacturing Process Performance Own production efficiency, throughput, workflow optimization, and operational performance across the facility Identify bottlenecks, process constraints, and inefficiencies limiting production output Drive measurable improvements in productivity, cycle times, labor utilization, and manufacturing consistency Establish engineering-driven solutions that improve quality while increasing throughput Facility Layout & Material Flow Own facility layout optimization to maximize space utilization and production capacity Design and improve material flow systems that reduce waste, travel time, and production delays Evaluate equipment placement, workflow design, and manufacturing flow to support future growth Ensure the facility is structured for efficient and scalable production Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives Implement standardized processes that improve repeatability and operational discipline Develop data-driven solutions that reduce variability, downtime, and operational inefficiencies Build systems that create sustainable long-term improvements rather than temporary fixes Automation & Capital Projects Evaluate automation opportunities that improve productivity and reduce operational constraints Develop capital expenditure justifications and ROI analyses for equipment investments Lead implementation of process upgrades, system improvements, and engineering projects Ensure investments generate measurable operational and financial returns Technical Leadership Serve as a technical leader across manufacturing operations Mentor engineers, supervisors, and production teams on process improvement methodologies Raise engineering standards throughout the organization Promote a culture focused on ownership, accountability, and measurable results Must-Haves Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline Proven experience improving manufacturing processes within a production environment Experience optimizing workflows, throughput, and operational efficiency Experience designing or improving facility layouts and material flow systems Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, production systems, and process controls Experience leading cross‑functional engineering or continuous improvement initiatives Ability to utilize manufacturing data to drive operational decisions Experience developing ROI analyses and business cases for process improvements Hands‑on manufacturing floor experience Preferred Experience High-volume manufacturing environment Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Automation implementation AutoCAD Capital equipment projects Continuous Improvement leadership Success Metrics Success in this role will be measured by: Increased production throughput Reduced manufacturing cycle times Improved labor productivity Improved equipment utilization and OEE Reduced downtime and operational disruptions Reduced scrap, waste, and rework costs Improved facility utilization and material flow efficiency Successful implementation of process improvement initiatives Successful delivery of automation and capital projects Measurable cost savings and operational improvements generated through engineering initiatives Why This Role Matters This is not a maintenance engineering role. This is a high-impact manufacturing leadership role responsible for improving how the plant operates, scales, and performs. You will be trusted to identify opportunities, challenge existing processes, implement improvements, and drive measurable operational results across a large manufacturing environment. If you have successfully improved throughput, optimized manufacturing systems, redesigned workflows, implemented automation, and delivered measurable business impact, we would like to speak with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mai Placement