Process Engineer

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

Operates as a key staff resource applying engineering and business skills to carry out core functions in a hands-on manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in our core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Provides technical, and applied research to manufacturing, focused on product and process improvement.
• Develops new products and manufacturing processes.
• Develops and drives several concurrent operational excellence (OPEX) projects.
• Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes “Zero‑Incident” culture.
• Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.
• Generates reports to document and communicate Engineering activities.
• Works with Maintenance and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests.
• Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing for safety, quality and production issues.
• Define production structures for orders to be manufactured.
• Review manufacturing capabilities for quote reviews with commercial department.
• Understands and can communicate metallurgical capability of AMETEK products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems on the floor with operators.
• Perform other duties as needed to support production and quality objectives.
• Optimize yields via product set up.
• Travel to other AMETEK sites, vendors, or customers as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.

SKILLS:

• Strong background in math and statistics preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and associated Office programs.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software a plus.
• Proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside an organization.
• Works independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interface with vendors, customers, and cross‑functional teams to solve problems.
• Experience with utilizing Kaizen methods preferred, Green belt/Six Sigma belt certification a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, other Engineering disciplines with desired experience considered.
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility with emphasis on process improvement, manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and material testing.
• Experience on safety teams, accident investigations, and/or elimination of workplace hazards via engineering controls.
• Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR regulated).

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 85,000

Salary Maximum: 130,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].