Process Engineer

Mauser Packaging Solutions; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to monitor and improve plastic molding operations. You will develop work instructions, train technicians, and support quality initiatives across shifts.

The role focuses on root-cause analysis, process documentation, and effective collaboration with the production team. Candidates should have a bachelor’s in engineering, 2+ years in related fields, and familiarity with high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (manufacturing/mechanical/industrial preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years' work experience in Engineering, Manufacturing and/or Quality Assurance, preferably in Injection Molding Plastics Manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing.
• Nationally recognized certification in manufacturing engineering (AME or SME) preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work alone, or in a team with limited supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP & Data Analysis (Minitab) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions, and train employees.
• Provide training to process technicians, machine attendants and supervisors on new or modified processes.
• Provide technical assistance to process technicians and machine attendants.
• Assist in determining root cause and provide corrective action with customer product complaints.
• Develop manufacturing process documentation for integration into the quality system.
• Validate improvements to ensure desired results and sustainability.
• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner.
• Participate in projects reducing downtime and scrap.
• Communicate with management on all aspects of quality control.
• Track inventories and order supplies as needed.
• Manage new mold sampling and related documentation.

Skills

Self-starter

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions, and train employees


• Provide training to process technicians, machine attendants and supervisors on new or modified processes


• Provide technical assistance to process technicians and machine attendants


• Assist in determining root cause and provide corrective action with customer product complaints


• Develop appropriate manufacturing process documentation (work instructions, process setup instructions, and maintenance requirements) for integration into the company’s quality system


• Validate implemented manufacturing process improvements to ensure desired results and sustainability


• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner


• Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap


• Communicating closely with management team members regarding all aspects of quality control


• Track inventories and order supplies as they are needed


• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner


• Managing new mold sampling including all documentation. Validating process development efforts and interaction with part quality. Feedback to corporate engineering for follow up as necessary


• Adhering to quality system requirements and a focus on continuous improvement


• Drive ToolingU - SME training at the plant level


• Shift flexibility, able to come in early, stay late or show up on the weekends as production issues are encountered


• Ability to work independently and on a team


• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by plant manager

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions, and train employees


• Provide training to process technicians, machine attendants and supervisors on new or modified processes


• Provide technical assistance to process technicians and machine attendants


• Assist in determining root cause and provide corrective action with customer product complaints


• Develop appropriate manufacturing process documentation (work instructions, process setup instructions, and maintenance requirements) for integration into the company’s quality system


• Validate implemented manufacturing process improvements to ensure desired results and sustainability


• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner


• Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap


• Communicating closely with management team members regarding all aspects of quality control


• Track inventories and order supplies as they are needed


• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner


• Managing new mold sampling including all documentation. Validating process development efforts and interaction with part quality. Feedback to corporate engineering for follow up as necessary


• Adhering to quality system requirements and a focus on continuous improvement


• Drive ToolingU - SME training at the plant level


• Shift flexibility, able to come in early, stay late or show up on the weekends as production issues are encountered


• Ability to work independently and on a team


• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by plant manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (preferably manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering related)


• Minimum of 2 years\' work experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Quality Assurance functions preferably within Injection Molding Plastics Manufacturing


• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing


• Desired attainment of nationally recognized certification in manufacturing engineering, such as AME or SME


• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision


• Excellent computer and data analysis skills. proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience a plus

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.