Night Shift Process Engineer: Yield & NPI Leader

Telescope Recruitment; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Telescope Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for our Somerset, NJ site on the 11 PM–7 AM shift. You will support a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing operation, driving yield improvements and NPI readiness while onboarding new products.

The role requires strong data analysis, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations. On-site work and frequent shift coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment (ideally 24/7).
• Experience with yield improvement, root cause analysis and process troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with NPI processes including process validation and production readiness.
• Lean, Six Sigma, SPC and other process control methods; strong data tools proficiency.
• Excellent communication across shifts and cross-functional teams; willingness to work 11 PM–7 AM.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (auto, aerospace, electronics or medical devices).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification; hands-on with automation, sensors, or high-throughput equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time process support on the afternoon shift to minimize downtime.
• Analyze yields and root causes of scrap, rework, and variation using data-driven methods.
• Lead or support NPI activities including process validation and ramp-up readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations on continuous improvement.
• Develop SOPs, process docs, and training materials for staff.
• Implement Lean/Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve process control.
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, cycle time, downtime, and quality with regular reporting.
• Participate in audits, customer visits, and internal reviews as SME for assigned processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Yield improvement

Root cause analysis

NPI processes

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

MES ERP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

MES/ERP

Job description

Telescope Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for our Somerset, NJ site on the 11 PM–7 AM shift. You will support a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing operation, driving yield improvements and NPI readiness while onboarding new products.

The role requires strong data analysis, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations. On-site work and frequent shift coverage are expected.