Process Engineer

Mauser; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in New Jersey seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and improve injection molding processes, develop work instructions, and train staff.

You will support root cause analyses, document processes for the quality system, and collaborate with management to reduce downtime and scrap.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and hands-on experience with high-volume manufacturing; certifications such as AME/SME are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2+ years in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality Assurance, preferably injection molding.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing.
• Certification in manufacturing engineering (AME/SME) desired.
• Strong data analysis and MS Office skills including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve machine process; develop work instructions.
• Train technicians and operators on new processes.
• Provide technical assistance to process technicians and machine attendants.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Create documentation for the quality system and maintenance requirements.
• Support reduction of downtime and scrap through continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management on quality control and process validation.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Adhere to quality system requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing/mechanical/industrial)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

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

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.