Manufacturing Engineer

ABB•Hackettstown, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget. The work model for the role is onsite in our Hackettstown, NJ manufacturing facility. This role is contributing to the Manufacturing Engineering Team in Hackettstown, NJ. Main stakeholders are the Operations, Quality, and Engineering Team.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role; background in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electromechanical Engineering.
Hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing environments, with strong preference for injection molding processes.
Proven ability to drive and implement organizational change, supported by strategic thinking and proactive planning skills.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional, with strong multitasking and project management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to operational excellence.
Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US

Nice To Haves

In-depth background in injection molding manufacturing.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher).
Proficiency in MS Office package, with emphasis on Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

Provide technical troubleshooting and support for manufacturing equipment, including molding machines and test systems, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime.
Develop, audit, and continuously improve Bills of Material (BOMs), production routings, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through time studies, process audits, and pilot production runs.
Identify and implement improvements to operational processes, driving efficiency, standardization, and best practices across production areas.
Collaborate with suppliers on quality-related activities, supporting vendor evaluation and the continuous improvement of incoming parts and materials.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.