Process Engineer

Sika • Lyndhurst, NJ

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About The Position

The Process Engineer develops, implements, and improves manufacturing processes for new and existing products at Sika’s Lyndhurst Operations. The role focuses on continuously improving quality and productivity to meet customer and market requirements, while achieving high quality standards at the lowest cost through effective use of raw materials, equipment, and personnel. Improvements are pursued through leadership, innovation, cross-functional work, and cooperation throughout the organization.

The position introduces new raw materials, products, and processes; improves production, quality, and packaging efficiency through process design changes; and supports capital planning and equipment improvements. It also establishes and improves process capability, plant procedures, electronic recipes, work instructions, and in-process tests. The engineer troubleshoots issues, identifies root causes, and develops corrective and preventive actions, while leading or contributing to project and process teams.

Some domestic or international travel may be required. The role may occasionally support a 24/7 manufacturing plant during off-shifts and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering.
• At least three years of experience in manufacturing, quality, and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control, statistics, and customer integration.
• Leadership skills to drive projects and process teams to successful completion.
• Strong customer and quality focus; data-driven approach.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional departments toward a common goal.
• Ability to work in a team environment, with a strong hands-on commitment and an innovative mindset.
• Practical knowledge and experience creating SOPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Strong understanding of automated control systems and P&IDs.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, and MS Project; strong computer skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as required.
• Flexibility to occasionally support a 24/7 manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Automotive OEM customers.
• Experience delivering presentations.
• Experience with ISO and IATF standards.
• Experience with internal or external auditing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products at the Lyndhurst Operations.
• Introduce new raw materials, products, and processes, and improve production, quality, and packaging efficiency through process design changes.
• Implement capital budgeting strategies and recommend equipment improvements by providing specifications and controlling recommendations through completion.
• Determine and improve process capabilities using statistical techniques to meet or exceed customer needs and reduce production complexity.
• Create, update, and implement plant procedures, electronic recipes, work instructions, and in-process tests, and train employees as necessary.
• Troubleshoot problems, establish root cause, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead or serve as a key member of project and process teams to drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Occasionally support a 24/7 manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level