Staff MFG Process Engineer (Process Owner)

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

1d•$93,000 - $136,400

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of manufacturing processes, developing processes and related tooling, implementing standard operating procedures, driving continuous improvements in the factory, implementing new technologies, leading and supporting long term initiatives, teaching best practices for engineering and factory execution, and mentoring more junior members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. The Process Owner’s scope of responsibility covers deep knowledge and support for an assigned production process (Assembly, Integration, Testing, or Shipment Preparation) as well as the interaction of their process with the overall factory flow.

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
Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technology quickly
Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards
Capability to apply technical expertise in changeable and varied scenarios
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)

Nice To Haves

Experience with factory simulation software, FlexSim preferred
Experience with assembly automation technologies
Experience with and passion for Continuous Improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies

Responsibilities

Process Ownership: Root cause and resolve process interruptions to ensure continuous operation
Create process alerts to drive immediate response and operator awareness
Provide consistent reporting on process performance following SPC best practices
Generate and maintain documentation like SOP, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, Value Stream Maps
Design and implement tools, fixtures, and procedures to Poka Yoke the process
Support training operators on process and tooling changes
Document reported issues for data traceability
Maintain and improve support management system (JIRA)
Partner with quality and production teams to ensure process is robust from all perspectives
Continuous Improvement: Collect and analyze key production metrics such as cycle time and yield to identify opportunities for process or quality improvements
Set process performance targets and control limits, Identify and root cause excursions
Identify process bottlenecks and take action to alleviate
Identify repeat issues and drive long term corrective actions
Lead initiatives to implement process improvements such as 6S, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma

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
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