Process Engineer

Sika AG•Lyndhurst, NJ

12d•$95,000 - $100,000

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 delivered 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; recommends and implements equipment improvements; and applies statistical techniques to improve process capability. It also maintains plant procedures, electronic recipes, work instructions, and in-process tests, and supports employee training. The Process Engineer troubleshoots production issues, identifies root causes, develops corrective and preventive actions, and leads or contributes to project and process teams. Some domestic and/or international travel may be required, and occasional support for a 24/7 manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends may be needed.

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.
Strong hands-on commitment, a passionate attitude, 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.
Flexibility to occasionally support a 24/7 manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends.
Some domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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, providing specifications and controlling recommendations through completion.
Use statistical techniques to determine and improve process capabilities, meet or exceed customer needs, and reduce production complexity.
Create, update, and implement plant procedures, electronic recipes, work instructions, and in-process tests; train employees as necessary.
Troubleshoot problems, establish root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
Lead or serve as a key member of project and process teams to drive initiatives to successful completion.
Support the manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends occasionally, as needed.