Sr Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer (Process Owner)

ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health coverage

Mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Structured training programs

Job summary

ZT Systems seeks a Sr Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead measurement and analysis of our manufacturing processes, develop tooling and SOPs, and drive continuous improvements across Assembly, Integration, Testing, or Shipment Preparation. You will mentor junior engineers and partner with Quality and Production to ensure robust processes.

The role requires a degree in Engineering and a Six Sigma Green Belt, with 8+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Exceptional problem-solving and quick learning aptitude.
• Experience with factory simulation software, FlexSim preferred.
• Experience with assembly automation technologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead measurement and analysis of manufacturing processes.
• Develop processes, tooling, and SOPs.
• Drive continuous improvements in the factory.
• Implement new technologies and lead long-term initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Data analytics

MS Office

Engineering interpretation

ISO 9000 familiarity

Factory simulation software

Assembly automation

Education

Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Systems Engineering (or equivalent) degree

Tools

FlexSim

Job description

About the role

The Sr Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of manufacturing processes, developing processes and related tooling, implementing standard operating procedures, driving continuous improvements in the factory, implementing new technologies, leading and supporting long term initiatives, teaching best practices for engineering and factory execution, and mentoring more junior members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. The Process Owner’s scope of responsibility covers deep knowledge and support for an assigned production process (Assembly, Integration, Testing, or Shipment Preparation) as well as the interaction of their process with the overall factory flow.

What you’ll bring

• Root cause and resolve process interruptions to ensure continuous operation

• Create process alerts to drive immediate response and operator awareness

• Provide consistent reporting on process performance following SPC best practices

• Generate and maintain documentation like SOPs, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, Value Stream Maps

• Design and implement tools, fixtures, and procedures to Poka-Yoke the process

• Train operators on process and tooling changes

• Document reported issues for data traceability

• Maintain and improve support management system (JIRA)

• Partner with quality and production teams to ensure process is robust from all perspectives

• Continuous Improvement:

• Collect and analyze key production metrics such as cycle time and yield to identify opportunities for process or quality improvements

• Set process performance targets and control limits, Identify and root cause excursions

• Identify process bottlenecks and take action to alleviate

• Identify repeat issues and drive long term corrective actions

• Lead initiatives to implement process improvements such as 6S, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma

What you’ll do

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technology quickly

• Experience with factory simulation software, FlexSim preferred

• Experience with assembly automation technologies

• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards

• Experience with and passion for Continuous Improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies

• Capability to apply technical expertise in changeable and varied scenarios

• Analytical skills, including the ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions

• Familiarity with Data Analytics best practices and querying raw data sets

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences

• Ability to consolidate information from numerous sources into a plan/direction for the organization

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $116,250 - $155,000. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.