Process Engineer

Job Juncture; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer for our Newark manufacturing operations. You will work with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable improvements on the floor.

The role focuses on analyzing process data, leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, improving efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost while developing SOPs and training teams across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of industrial continuous-process manufacturing experience.
• Strong hands-on manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience using Lean and root cause analysis tools in real-world manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience; capital project experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to respond to manufacturing issues when needed, including occasional off-hours situations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive problems through resolution.
• Lead root cause analysis, Lean, 5-Why, RCCA, Six Sigma and DOE initiatives.
• Improve process efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Develop and improve SOPs, controls, and standard work.
• Partner with Electrical/Controls Engineering on process control improvements.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and process deviations.
• Support capital projects and process optimization.
• Train Operations and Maintenance teams on processes and improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and technical specialists.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

DOE

Process troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

The Role
This is a hands-on manufacturing floor role responsible for improving process performance, product quality, efficiency, and cost. You’ll work directly with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive problems through resolution
• Lead root cause analysis, Lean, 5-Why, RCCA, Six Sigma and DOE initiatives
• Improve process efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost
• Develop and improve SOPs, controls, and standard work
• Partner with Electrical/Controls Engineering on process control improvements
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and process deviations
• Support capital projects and process optimization
• Train Operations and Maintenance teams on processes and improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and technical specialists

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• 3+ years of industrial continuous-process manufacturing experience
• Strong hands-on manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Experience using Lean and root cause analysis tools in real-world manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience; capital project experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to respond to manufacturing issues when needed, including occasional off-hours situations