Manufacturing Process Engineer — Process Improvement & AI

AMETEK, Inc.; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Montvale, NJ is seeking a skilled engineer to advance manufacturing processes. This salaried role focuses on process improvement, product development, and QA. You will lead OPEX projects, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, has 5–10 years in manufacturing, supports safety initiatives, and is willing to travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years manufacturing experience focused on process improvement.
• Experience with safety teams, investigations, and engineering controls.
• US Person (ITAR) required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains technical competency in core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Provides technical research to manufacturing for product and process improvement.
• Develops new products and manufacturing processes.
• Leads several concurrent operational excellence (OPEX) projects.
• Performs root cause/failure analysis of manufacturing issues.
• Defines production structures for orders to be manufactured.
• Reviews manufacturing capabilities for quote reviews with commercial department.
• Travel to AMETEK sites/vendors/customers as required.
• Demonstrates ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Skills

Math & statistics

Microsoft Excel

CAD/SolidWorks

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Vendor interfacing

Kaizen / Six Sigma

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

5–10 years manufacturing experience (process improvement)

US Person (ITAR)

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Montvale, NJ is seeking a skilled engineer to advance manufacturing processes. This salaried role focuses on process improvement, product development, and QA. You will lead OPEX projects, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, has 5–10 years in manufacturing, supports safety initiatives, and is willing to travel to other sites.