Manufacturing Operations Engineer - 409182

Atrium; Little Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer in New Jersey to support expansion and day-to-day production activities. You will bridge engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and fulfillment to drive efficient, scalable operations.

With 2–5 years in related roles, you will build out equipment, run production lines, and create SOPs while balancing capacity and inventory. Expect travel, including internationally, as projects unfold.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in manufacturing, distribution, testing, or equipment-focused roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and independent work style.
• Good written procedures and clear technical writing.
• Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment buildout, procurement, installation, and startup.
• Run and troubleshoot production and testing equipment; arrange upkeep.
• Write and maintain SOPs and process documentation across ops.
• Plan daily operations, balance output, capacity, and stock levels.
• Manage inventory records, lot traceability and transfers.
• Prioritize stock allocation based on quality, availability, and cost.
• Prepare outbound orders with the supply chain team, including packaging and paperwork.
• Organize product testing from sample prep to data reporting.
• Support product launches with technical and operational input.
• Assist with small-scale processing equipment for development work.
• Handle hands-on materials tasks and warehouse duties during peaks.
• Travel periodically, including internationally, for onsite assignments.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Problem solving

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a growing materials company currently expanding their commercialization and production operations efforts, and they are looking to add a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$80k - $95k

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Operations Engineer will help support the expansion and day-to-day execution of a sustainable manufacturing operation. This position serves as a link between engineering, production, quality, supply chain, fulfillment, and operational teams.

Responsibilities Of The Manufacturing Operations Engineer

• Support the buildout of new equipment and site infrastructure, from technical review and procurement through installation, startup, and setting of operating parameters, working closely with outside vendors.
• Run and troubleshoot production and testing equipment, and arrange upkeep, calibration, and outside service support.
• Write and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation spanning warehouse, testing, production, and partner-run operations.
• Plan and schedule daily operations, balancing output, capacity, stock levels, and order commitments.
• Keep inventory and order records accurate in the company's business system, including lot traceability, location tracking, transfers, and material usage.
• Choose which stock to allocate to customer orders by weighing quality, availability, and cost.
• Prepare outbound orders with the supply chain team, covering timing, packaging, paperwork, and dispatch.
• Organize product testing, from sample prep through data collection, comparison of outcomes, and reporting of results.
• Contribute to technical assessments and process reviews at company sites and at external production partners.
• Support product launches and other cross-team initiatives with technical and operational input.
• Assist with small-scale processing equipment used for development, evaluation, and sample work.
• Handle hands-on materials work such as receiving, staging, sorting, trimming, and packing. Step in on warehouse and shipping tasks during busy periods, including operating powered material-handling equipment after training.
• Travel periodically, including internationally, for extended onsite assignments supporting equipment setup and issue resolution.

Required Experience/Skills For The Manufacturing Operations Engineer

• Roughly 2-5 years of related professional or hands-on experience in a manufacturing, distribution, testing, or equipment-focused setting.
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to juggle several priorities at once, manage schedules, and make practical calls on stock and order fulfillment.
• Clear technical writing, with the ability to produce straightforward procedures and instructions.
• Comfort with physically active work alongside technical and planning duties.
• Openness to learning business-system software, technical systems, and material-handling equipment.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including internationally, for extended stretches.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Manufacturing Operations Engineer

• Hands-on background in production, warehousing, order fulfillment, quality, testing, or equipment support.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Experience working with equipment vendors, service providers, or outsourced manufacturers.

  Education Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent relevant professional or hands-on experience may also be considered.

  Benefits

  • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).