Process & Manufacturing Engineer

Oerlikon; Village of Westbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Oerlikon in Westbury, NY seeks a Process & Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, lead CAPEX projects, and implement a new sintering system. The role blends process, manufacturing, and project engineering to deliver advanced ceramic and powder processing solutions.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS, driving continuous improvement and technical excellence on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing experience with capital equipment projects.
• Experience with powder processing, ceramics, spray drying, sintering, or thermal spray materials.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar; knowledge of SAP, Visio and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Develop process parameters and operating windows for powder manufacturing and support related processes.
• Provide technical guidance to production and collaborate with maintenance for reliability.
• Lead CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating with suppliers & stakeholders.
• Lead sintering system selection, layout, installation planning and commissioning at Westbury.
• Develop procedures, maintenance plans, and operator training for new equipment.
• Support process validation and transition to routine manufacturing.
• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve OEE, yield, and capability.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SAP

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Process & Manufacturing Engineer (105002)

We are looking for aProcess Manufacturing Engineer for our Westbury, NY facility. In this role you will report to the Engineering & Reliability Manager and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and EHS. The Process & Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing processes through process optimization, capital project execution, equipment implementation, and technical problem solving. This hybrid role combines process engineering, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, and materials processing, leading process improvement initiatives and providing technical expertise for ceramic processing, spray drying, powder manufacturing, cladding, and sintering technologies. A key responsibility of this position is leading the selection, specification, installation, commissioning, and validation of a new sintering system at the Westbury facility — the first installation of its kind at the site — in close coordination with global engineering teams, equipment suppliers, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS.

Your Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability; analyze production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop process parameters and operating windows for powder manufacturing processes, and support troubleshooting related to spray drying, sintering, powder processing, blending, and thermal spray materials.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by providing technical guidance to production personnel, and collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and process stability.
• Lead assigned CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, including scopes, equipment specifications, budgets, and schedules; coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders through installation, SAT/FAT activities, and process qualification.
• Lead the technical evaluation and selection of a new sintering system for the Westbury facility, including layout development, utility requirements, installation planning, and commissioning, working with equipment manufacturers to establish operating parameters and acceptance criteria.
• Develop production procedures, maintenance plans, and operator training materials for new equipment, and support process validation and transition to routine manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for ceramic processing, spray drying, cladding materials, powder manufacturing, and related manufacturing technologies; collaborate with Quality to investigate process deviations and customer quality concerns.
• Support engineering documentation including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and work instructions; perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, driving improvements in OEE, yield, throughput, and process capability.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation across all supported manufacturing lines.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, including exposure to capital equipment projects.
• Working knowledge of powder processing, ceramics, spray drying, sintering, cladding, or thermal spray materials preferred.
• Familiarity with project management principles and equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Experience developing manufacturing procedures and process documentation; ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drafting software preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SAP, and Visio is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, with familiarity in statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing daily support with long‑term project work.
• Sound judgment in evaluating equipment capability and recommending process improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for project updates, documentation, and cross‑functional reporting.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making under time pressure.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services.

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, Massachusetts, or New York City, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $114,000 to $142,000 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission‑critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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