Process Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Bonus

Additional benefits

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, developing cost-effective solutions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have relevant process engineering experience, a strong understanding of manufacturing environments, and familiarity with CAD software. The position offers a salary between $75,000 and $95,000 along with benefits including a bonus, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Plastics and/or rubber manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience in defense, automotive, and/or aerospace manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and report issues.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues with RCA.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools.
• Collaborate with teams for new product introductions.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

CAD software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Process Engineer to evaluate, improve, and develop manufacturing processes. This role focuses on increasing efficiency, reducing costs, improving quality, and implementing best practices across production.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) policies; report hazards, near‑misses, and incidents.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
• Improve process performance including cycle time, scrap reduction, downtime, and changeovers.
• Create and maintain process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process flows, acceptance criteria).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, Kaizen, single‑piece flow).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Work with equipment vendors and internal teams to develop and implement cost‑effective manufacturing solutions.
• Collect and analyze production data; track KPIs and present findings to drive improvements.
• Support maintenance and reliability efforts to improve equipment uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering.
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment (high‑volume production preferred).
• Plastics and/or rubber manufacturing experience is a plus. Extrusion and/or molding experience is a strong plus.
• Experience in defense, automotive, and/or aerospace manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and KPI‑driven environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Industrial) but not required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

Salary $75,000 - $95,000 plus $ bonus, 401k, and additional benefits.