Trial Engineer: On-the-Floor Process & Trial Lead

Custom Processing Services, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Processing Services, Inc. is seeking a Trial Planning Specialist to develop trial plans, prepare paperwork, and train cross-functional teams. The role focuses on safe, quality trial execution and continuous improvement across diverse materials and processes.

You will oversee pre-trial activities, ensure proper documentation, and collaborate with Business Development to deliver a superior client experience while aligning performance with established metrics.

Qualifications

• Safety policies and behaviors are non-negotiable.
• Strong Voice of the Customer focus in tasks.
• Ability to turn abstract ideas into tangible deliverables.
• Innovative thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Enjoys interacting on the manufacturing floor.
• Calm, persistent handling of obstacles and challenges.
• Systematic, structured approach to tasks.
• Familiar with equipment assembly/disassembly and changeovers.
• Self-starter who drives results without supervision.
• Familiar with metric-based performance cultures.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.
• Thrives in a high-performance team culture.
• Values-driven by core CPS values.

Responsibilities

• Develop the trial plan and all required paperwork for trials.
• Train cross-functional teams and manage on-the-floor trials.
• Ensure safety compliance and PPE requirements across trial areas.
• Create or oversee generation of process docs and work instructions.
• Perform pre-trial tasks like process documentation and equipment setup.
• Oversee trial work to meet objective deliverables.
• Maintain clear, precise documentation for reports.
• Collaborate with Business Development to enhance client experience.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams to align with metrics.

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer focus

Problem solving

Innovation

On-floor collaboration

Documentation skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Self-driven

Respectful culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Lean Six Sigma understanding

ISO understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Custom Processing Services, Inc. is seeking a Trial Planning Specialist to develop trial plans, prepare paperwork, and train cross-functional teams. The role focuses on safe, quality trial execution and continuous improvement across diverse materials and processes.

You will oversee pre-trial activities, ensure proper documentation, and collaborate with Business Development to deliver a superior client experience while aligning performance with established metrics.