Process Engineer

Borealis; Port Murray (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Port Murray, New Jersey is seeking a Process Engineer to drive Operational Excellence and support manufacturing processes. The role involves leading Continuous Improvement projects, enhancing plant efficiency, and ensuring compliance with environmental safety standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and have 0 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in plastics/rubber compounding. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and operational support.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience in plastics/rubber compounding preferred.
• Experience working with hourly operations personnel in a manufacturing setting.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and effective use of formal root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence and process improvements.
• Identify and lead Continuous Improvement projects.
• Support environmental reporting and HSE compliance.
• Conduct process and equipment audits.

Skills

Continuous Improvement methods

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Sigma

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for process related technical support for the manufacturing site(s). Will drive Operational Excellence, improving performance in safety, quality, reliability, and cost, and sustainability. The position holder acts as the technical specialist with the responsibility to improve and develop the plant assets, include scope development and project execution as appropriate. Supports technical knowledge development of site personnel.

This role may also support environmental reporting and other HSE compliance matters. This role will act as the Continuous Improvement Leader for the Site and region using “The Borealis Way” (TBW) Methodology.

Among the primary areas of responsibility, include:

• Improving the efficiency of compounding plant(s) by actively contributing to projects and process improvements.
• Identifying, initiating, and leading Continuous Improvement projects.
• Supporting products and processes focused on improving KPIs such as scrap reduction, first time right, equipment reliability, raw material efficiency, and sustainability.
• Leading efforts to identify technology and capacity improvements.
• Utilizing formal Root Cause Analysis methods to problem solve process issues, define, and implement Corrective Actions to increase equipment capability and improve product quality.
• Identifying and eliminating common causes of product and process variation.
• Conducting process and equipment audits to review critical product characteristics and critical process variables and implement sustainable corrective actions for process upsets.
• As a member of the plant Operational Excellence (OPEX) Core Team., actively participates in leading and facilitating OPEX Teams using the “The Borealis Way” (TBW) methodology.
• Active in information sharing in order to boost team performance.
• Knowledgeable of the risks in the plant area of responsibility in terms of customer specifications.
• Project representative responsible for delivering a well performing solution in all financial categories.
• Supporting the HSE Team, particularly related to environmental compliance and safety related improvements.

About you

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Technical Degree - Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools such as Lean Sigma, 5S, etc.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in plastics/rubber compounding.
• Experienced working with hourly operations personnel in a manufacturing setting.
• Trouble-shooting and effective use of formal root cause analysis.