3rd Shift Process Engineer: Yield, NPI & 24/7 Ops

CompoSecure, L.L.C.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

CompoSecure in Somerset, NJ is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support a 24/7 high-volume production environment on the 11 PM–7 AM shift. You will drive yield improvement, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to new product introductions.

You will work with Quality, Maintenance and Operations to improve efficiency, document procedures, and implement Lean and Six Sigma methods, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years in high-volume manufacturing, preferably 24/7 operations.
• Experience with yield improvement, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with NPI processes, process validation, and production readiness.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and process control methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP) and manufacturing systems (MES, ERP).
• Excellent communication and collaboration across shifts and teams.
• Willingness to work 11 PM–7 AM shifts and cover other shifts as needed.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, electronics, or medical devices).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time process support for production teams on the afternoon shift, ensuring minimal downtime and swift issue resolution.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing yields, identifying root causes of scrap, rework, and process variation through data-driven methods.
• Lead or support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation, work instruction development, and ramp-up readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement focused on cost, efficiency, and throughput.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials.
• Support Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve process control.
• Monitor KPIs for yield, cycle time, downtime, and quality with reporting and action planning.
• Participate in audits, customer visits, and internal reviews as SME for assigned process areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Prioritize tasks for critical processes and document progressive results with equipment parameters.
• Document existing processes and new process development with clear work instructions.

Skills

Yield improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Job description

CompoSecure in Somerset, NJ is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support a 24/7 high-volume production environment on the 11 PM–7 AM shift. You will drive yield improvement, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to new product introductions.

You will work with Quality, Maintenance and Operations to improve efficiency, document procedures, and implement Lean and Six Sigma methods, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.