Senior Industrial Engineer — Automation & CI Leader

Job Juncture; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Senior Industrial/Process Engineer in Newark, NJ to lead optimization of high‑volume production systems, improve workflows, and drive technical process innovations. The role combines hands‑on engineering with strategic leadership to ensure safe, efficient, scalable operations.

You will design facility layouts, streamline material flow, and guide CI initiatives across the plant. The ideal candidate has significant manufacturing process design experience, strong automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/Process Engineering or related field (required).
• Significant experience in manufacturing process design, optimization, and improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, automation, and system layouts.
• Strong technical skills, including MS Office, and process modeling tools (with AutoCAD optional).
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and elevate team capability.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules, workflows, and system specifications to maximize throughput, efficiency, and quality.
• Design and optimize facility layouts, focusing on space utilization, equipment placement, and material flows.
• Drive process upgrades, automation, and system enhancements.
• Define and enforce technical and production standards with cross‑functional teams.
• Implement control systems that reduce downtime, cost, and variability.
• Prepare cost models, equipment specifications, and capital expenditure justifications.
• Act as a technical leader for the CI team, mentoring engineers and operators.
• Train staff on new technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Promote a data‑driven, problem‑solving culture across the plant.

Skills

Process optimization

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial/Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Process modeling tools

Job description

Job Juncture seeks a Senior Industrial/Process Engineer in Newark, NJ to lead optimization of high‑volume production systems, improve workflows, and drive technical process innovations. The role combines hands‑on engineering with strategic leadership to ensure safe, efficient, scalable operations.

You will design facility layouts, streamline material flow, and guide CI initiatives across the plant. The ideal candidate has significant manufacturing process design experience, strong automation