Manufacturing Process Engineer - Warehouse

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and engineering solutions company based in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance warehouse efficiency through process development and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Responsibilities include analyzing performance metrics, leading cross-functional teams, and simplifying technical issues. This full-time position works onsite and offers a direct hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and work with contractors/vendors.
• Strong analytical skills to mine data for conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Design, measure, and support manufacturing process changes.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Participate in Kaizen events to improve warehouse processes.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements.

Skills

Process Development

Continuous Improvement

Lean principles

Six Sigma principles

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree and equivalent experience

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Warehouse

Full time/Direct Hire

Secaucus, NJ - Onsite

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