Process Engineer: High-Volume Manufacturing & NPI

CompoSecure, L.L.C.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CompoSecure is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support yield improvement and NPI in a fast-paced 24/7 high-volume environment. You will join the afternoon shift (8 AM – 5 PM) to optimize manufacturing processes and onboard new products.

You will analyze scrap and downtime, lead product industrialization, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across Quality, Maintenance, and Operations. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to world-class manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (preferably supporting 24/7 operations).
• Proven experience in product industrialization, material qualification, yield improvement, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with NPI processes, including process validation and production readiness.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and other process control methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time process support for production teams on the working shift, ensuring minimal downtime and swift issue resolution.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing yields, identifying root causes of scrap, rework, and process variation through data-driven methods (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Lead product industrialization with process optimization, capacity planning, process control, sustaining infrastructure and robustness.
• Lead or support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation, work instruction development, and ramp-up readiness.
• Lead new/ alternate material qualifications including material properties, process compatibility, consistency, functional/durability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Operations) to drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, efficiency, and throughput.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials for manufacturing staff.
• Support implementation of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques to reduce waste and improve process control.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for yield, cycle time, downtime, and quality, with regular reporting and action planning.
• Participate in audits, customer visits, and internal reviews as a technical subject matter expert for assigned process areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards applicable to manufacturing operations

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

SPC

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Job description

CompoSecure is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support yield improvement and NPI in a fast-paced 24/7 high-volume environment. You will join the afternoon shift (8 AM – 5 PM) to optimize manufacturing processes and onboard new products.

You will analyze scrap and downtime, lead product industrialization, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across Quality, Maintenance, and Operations. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to world-class manufacturing standards.