Process Engineer in Newark

Energy Jobline ZR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Newark, NJ seeks a hands-on manufacturing engineer to boost process performance, quality, efficiency, and cost. You will work with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in engineering or related field, 3+ years in continuous-process manufacturing, and hands-on experience with Lean, root cause analysis, and DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of industrial continuous-process manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Lean and root cause analysis tools.
• DOE experience for process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Project management and capital project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive problems through resolution.
• Lead root cause analysis, Lean, 5-Why, RCCA, Six Sigma and DOE initiatives.
• Improve process efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Develop and improve SOPs, controls, and standard work.
• Partner with Electrical/Controls Engineering on process control improvements.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and process deviations.
• Support capital projects and process optimization.
• Train Operations and Maintenance teams on processes and improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and technical specialists.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Lean

Root cause analysis

DOE

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication/collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We're seeking ahands-on manufacturing floor role responsible for improving process performance, product quality, efficiency, and cost. You'll work directly with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.

What You'll Do

• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive problems through resolution
• Lead root cause analysis, Lean, 5-Why, RCCA, Six Sigma and DOE initiatives
• Improve process efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost
• Develop and improve SOPs, controls, and standard work
• Partner with Electrical/Controls Engineering on process control improvements
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and process deviations
• Support capital projects and process optimization
• Train Operations and Maintenance teams on processes and improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and technical specialists

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• 3+ years of industrial continuous-process manufacturing experience
• Strong hands-on manufacturing floor troubleshooting experience
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Experience using Lean and root cause analysis tools in real-world manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with DOE for process improvement
• Project management experience; capital project experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills