Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

1d•$93,000 - $136,400

About The Position

The Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for setting standards of process evaluation, establishing the strategic direction of factory and process roadmaps, driving implementation of new technologies, and helping define the metrics of success for Manufacturing Engineering. They serve as a technical and developmental mentor for the production engineering teams. The Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer’s scope covers the end-to-end production process (material preparation, assembly, testing, and shipment preparation), the alignment of our global facilities, as well as the interaction of the factory with external departments.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience
Minimum of Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
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
Problem solving skills with an emphasis on collaboration and flexibility
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)

Responsibilities

Process Development: Set strategic direction for process evolution
Advise on the design, implementation, and measurement of manufacturing processes
Prioritize process flexibility to accommodate rapid and diverse product turn-over
Continuous Improvement: Establish standards for calculating key production metrics such as cycle time and yield ensuring consistency across business partners and satellite facilities
Monitor global factory performance targets, control limits, and excursions to provide trend analysis
Lead initiatives to implement process improvements
Identify global process bottlenecks and take action to alleviate
Factory Support: Root cause and resolve factory interruptions
Monitor global sites for trends and proactively expand solutions across plants
Work with factory leadership to establish documented standards for tools/equipment
Document, escalate, and resolve issues reported by factory team
Maintain and improve support management system (JIRA)
New Product Introduction: Work with NPI Engineers to ensure factory is ready for new products
Establish DFM and PFMEA best practices for design teams
Assess new technology, customer, and product requirements
Ensure factory is ready for changes
Provide technical expertise for Manufacturing Engineering on next generation of products
Factory Automation Identify opportunities for automation within current and future factory processes
Drive implementation of automation solutions by setting requirements and validating design directions
Establish methods and standards for programing/training of automated solutions
Prepare new products for automation
Technical Mentorship Mentor Engineering Team on best practices
Work with leadership on establishing internal metrics of success
Define the criteria required for assessing project value
Assist in determining whether projects are worth pursuing
Guide engineers in defining project justifications

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
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
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about