Process Engineer

DSJ Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Process Engineer for a leading specialty materials manufacturer serving the aerospace and medical device industries. The role focuses on process optimization, product development, manufacturing troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a specialized production environment.

The engineer will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Production teams to improve performance, support new product introductions, and drive operational excellence across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline as listed.
• 5–7+ years engineering experience in metals, alloys, advanced materials, or related manufacturing.
• Experience with process optimization and troubleshooting in manufacturing environments.
• Strong root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Exposure to product/process development, scale-up, or technology transfer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements focusing on safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root-cause investigations.
• Support product development, scale-up, and technology transfer activities.
• Analyze process data and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and technical teams on improvement initiatives.
• Support capital projects, manufacturing trials, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Eng., Materials Science, Chemical Eng., Mechanical Eng. or related technical discipline

Job description

Company Summary:

A leading specialty materials manufacturer serving the aerospace and medical device industries is seeking a Process Engineer to join a high-performing manufacturing operation. This position will support process optimization, product development, manufacturing troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a specialized production environment.

The Process Engineer will work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to improve manufacturing performance, support new product introductions, and help drive operational excellence across the facility. This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to site leadership and opportunities for long-term career growth.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for:

• Driving process improvements focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost


• Troubleshooting manufacturing issues and leading root cause investigations


• Supporting product development, manufacturing scale-up, and technology transfer activities


• Analyzing process data and implementing solutions to improve operational performance


• Collaborating with production, quality, engineering, and technical teams on improvement initiatives


• Supporting capital projects, manufacturing trials, and continuous improvement efforts

The Process Engineer should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline


• 5-7+ years of engineering experience within metals, alloys, advanced materials, powder metallurgy, foundry, casting, or related manufacturing environments


• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process optimization, and troubleshooting activities


• Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving, and data analysis skills


• Exposure to product development, process development, scale-up, or technology transfer activities preferred


• Experience within aerospace, AS9100, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus


• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skill


• Annual bonus opportunity


• Exposure to aerospace and medical device manufacturing


• High-impact role supporting critical manufacturing operations


• Stable organization with strong operational performance


• Long-term career growth opportunities within a specialized manufacturing environment