Process Engineer

Sun Technologies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (ACA)

401(k)

Sick leave

Job summary

Sun Technologies is seeking a Process Engineer to own the shields production process, ensuring stability, quality, and cost efficiency in Florida.

You will lead cross-functional improvements, support new equipment, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams. A background in chemical/mechanical processing and hands-on problem solving is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial/Materials).
• 3+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Troubleshoot problems using structured methods.
• Knowledge of process control concepts and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working around manufacturing chemicals.
• MS Office with Excel-based analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration; able to influence.

Responsibilities

• Own shields production processes ensuring control and adherence to specs.
• Work with Operations to achieve KPIs like yield and cycle time.
• Provide hands-on engineering support and lead root-cause analysis.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements using data-driven methods.
• Analyze data, develop dashboards, and communicate results.
• Support industrialization for new products and equipment.
• Coach technicians and production teams in troubleshooting.
• Occasional off-shift or weekend support as needed.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Strong communication

Collaboration

Influence without authority

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial/Materials)

Tools

MS Excel

JMP

DOE methods

Job description

: Black Belt , Green Belt , Manufacturing , Six-Sigma

Location

• , Florida

Duration: Expected 4–5-month contract with possible extension

Job Description

Pay Rate: $42/hr the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k)
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Job Description

The Shields Process Engineer is responsible for technical ownership of the shields manufacturing process to ensure stable, capable, safe, and cost-effective production that meets quality, yield, productivity, and customer requirements. This role bridges day-to-day production support and longer-term process improvement/industrialization work—partnering closely with Operations leadership, Process Technicians, Quality, Safety, Facilities/Maintenance, and internal/external suppliers. The Process Engineer leads structured problem solving, process control and capability improvements, supports new equipment/product introductions (development, validation, and industrialization), and drives continuous improvement through data-driven methods.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned shields production processes, ensuring process control, stability, and adherence to specifications and control plans
• Partner with Operations leadership to achieve key production KPIs (yield, productivity, cycle time, scrap, coating usage, and customer service)
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to troubleshoot complex process/equipment issues; lead root cause analysis and implement robust corrective/preventive actions
• Identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost using Lean/Six Sigma tools, statistical methods, and experimental approaches
• Analyze process data to diagnose drivers of variation, yield loss, downtime, and coating usage; develop dashboards/metrics and communicate results effectively
• Establish and improve process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process control plans) and support change management and periodic audits
• Support industrialization for new products, process changes, and equipment, ensuring readiness for production
• Act as a role model for safe behaviors, ensuring engineering solutions align with EHS requirements
• Provide technical coaching and guidance to Process Technician and production teams; help build troubleshooting and process discipline capability
• Maintain strong floor presence and responsiveness to production needs; occasional off shift/weekend support may be required based on business demands

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related) or equivalent combination of education
• Minimum 3 years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using structured methods
• Working knowledge of process control concepts (standard work, control plans, capability, variation reduction) and continuous improvement fundamentals.
• Comfortable working in/around manufacturing chemicals
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel-based analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative, open-minded, and able to influence without authority.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years manufacturing/process engineering experience in coatings, cleanroom, chemical processing, or similar high-discipline environments.
• Demonstrated Lean/Six Sigma application (Green Belt/Black Belt)
• Statistical analysis experience (e.g., JMP) and ability to apply DOE, SPC, and capability studies in production settings.