Manufacturing Engineer

ABB Inc.; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation policy

Job summary

ABB in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize assembly methods, processes, and equipment for cost, quality, and safety targets. You will define work phase sequences for new production processes within an onsite facility and collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, BOM optimization, SOP development, and continuous improvement to reduce labor hours and improve production targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering role in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding environments preferred.
• Ability to drive organizational change with strategic planning.
• Strong multitasking and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Audit and improve BOMs, production routings, work instructions, and SOPs through time studies and pilot runs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and standardization.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality and continuous improvement of incoming parts.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Continuous improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Access

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.

The work model for the role is onsite in our Hackettstown, NJ manufacturing facility. #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Manufacturing Engineering Team in Hackettstown, NJ . Main stakeholders are the Operations, Quality, and Engineering Team .

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Provide technical troubleshooting and support for manufacturing equipment, including molding machines and test systems, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime.
• Develop, audit, and continuously improve Bills of Material (BOMs), production routings, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through time studies, process audits, and pilot production runs.
• Identify and implement improvements to operational processes, driving efficiency, standardization, and best practices across production areas.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality-related activities, supporting vendor evaluation and the continuous improvement of incoming parts and materials.

Qualifications for the role:

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role; background in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience in industrial manufacturing environments, with strong preference for injection molding processes.
• Proven ability to drive and implement organizational change, supported by strategic thinking and proactive planning skills.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented professional, with strong multitasking and project management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to operational excellence.
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US

Nice to Have:

• In-depth background in injection molding manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher).
• Proficiency in MS Office package, with emphasis on Excel and Access.

What's in it for you:

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi‑ mative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi‑ mative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

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