Manufacturing Process Engineer - Warehouse

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 75,750 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead measurement and analysis of warehouse inventory processes, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement across material prep, receiving, storage, and shipping. You will work to optimize layout, equipment placement, and workflow while collaborating across teams.

The role emphasizes applying Lean/Six Sigma, detailed layout development, and cross-functional leadership to deliver efficiency gains and quality improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Develop detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Collaborative, flexible, and able to adapt in a warehouse setting.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with contractors/vendors.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech across levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, measure, and support manufacturing process changes; develop SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Collect and analyze KPIs like cycle time and storage efficiency to drive improvements.
• Participate in Kaizen events to measure and improve warehouse processes.
• Analyze workflow, layout, equipment placement to optimize warehouse efficiency.

Skills

Engineering degree/related field

3+ years experience

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: R-104048

About The Role

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of warehouse inventory processes, developing standard operating procedures, and implementing continuous improvement projects. The Manufacturing Engineer's scope of responsibility covers the end-to-end warehouse process (material preparation, receiving, storage, inventory, and shipment preparation). This position is set up to highlight and facilitate the skills needed to develop an individual.

What You Will Do

• Process Development / Support: Design, measure, and support manufacturing process changes; develop standard operating procedures to improve operator efficiency and process consistency.
• Continuous Improvement: Collect and analyze key performance metrics such as cycle time, storage efficiency and yield to drive process and quality improvements.
• Participate in Kaizen events to measure, document, and continuously improve warehouse processes.
• Layout Optimization: Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve warehouse process efficiency.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or advanced degree and equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Develop detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying Lean or Six Sigma principles in a variety of situations.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Be able to be collaborative, flex and adapt in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and work with contractors/vendors to drive projects.
• Ability to simplify issues/direction and communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of employees.
• Ability to effectively facilitate projects in a technical, multi-organizational environment

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $75,750 and $101,000 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.