Bilingual Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Bilingual Process Engineer to drive process improvements and operational excellence at our Leonia, NJ manufacturing facility.

This individual will lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, waste reduction, quality, productivity, and cost savings. Working closely with production and maintenance teams, the Process Engineer will analyze manufacturing data, troubleshoot operational challenges, optimize processes, and support the introduction of new products, equipment, and technologies.

Responsibilities:

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• Support manufacturing and maintenance teams in resolving process, quality, and equipment issues.
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• Analyze process and product data to monitor process capability, maintain centerlines, and optimize performance.
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• Maintain process control databases and establish standardized operating parameters across production crews.
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• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and equipment enhancements.
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• Source new tooling and equipment, prepare purchase orders, and recommend capital or expense investments.
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• Lead assigned C-BUM initiatives and perform risk assessments and management-of-change evaluations for new processes and machinery.
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• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions related to internal and customer complaints.
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• Assist with employee training, work instructions, and the commercialization of new products, processes, and equipment.
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• Travel to customer and supplier locations as needed.
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Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline with at least 5 years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
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• Fluency in both English and Spanish required.
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• Experience with web handling and converting processes; coating experience strongly preferred.
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• Proven experience implementing process improvements involving quality, productivity, efficiency, utilization, and scrap reduction.
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• Strong analytical and statistical skills, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
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• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and AutoCAD; Minitab experience is a plus.
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• Familiarity with 24/7 manufacturing environments.
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• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems integration or PLCs (Siemens or Allen-Bradley) is a plus.
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• Lean/Six Sigma or Project Management certification preferred.
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• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (ISO, GMP) is a plus.
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