System One
Title: Process Engineer
Location:
Paterson, NJ area
Start Date:
ASAP!
Duration:
Direct Hire
Hours:
Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm (onsite 5 days a week)
Degree
BS degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related field required)
Experience / Must Haves
2-5 plus yrs. exp. in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement roles (food or CPG preferred).
Must have experience in the Food, Flavor, Ingredients or fragrance industry otherwise won't be considered.
Must have exp. building out processes.(i.e. R&D creates a product and how would they scale the product now)
Exp. leading or supporting process improvement initiatives and troubleshooting complex production issues.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment functionality, and process control
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or related continuous improvement methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
Duties / Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of process improvement strategies to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve product consistency
Collaborate with Operations to troubleshoot production challenges, equipment issues, and hard-to-run products.
Conduct root-cause analyses (RCA), implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and support long-term process stability
Responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, and supporting safe, high-quality operations across the plant
This role provides technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment challenges, enhance process capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives from problem identification through full implementation
Partners closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to ensure that all processes meet safety, regulatory, and customer requirements
Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
Develop and update process documentation, including SOPs, process flow diagrams, control plans, and operating parameters.
Partner with R&D to support pilot trials, scale-ups, and commercialization activities for new or improved products.
Work with Quality to ensure all processes comply with regulatory, food safety, and customer specifications
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, OEE, and data-driven methodologies to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform time studies, capability analyses, and process mapping to evaluate performance and drive optimization.
Support training and development of production staff on new processes, procedures, and equipment
Assist Maintenance in improving equipment reliability and supporting preventive maintenance programs.
Lead or support capital projects, process upgrades, automation enhancements, and equipment installations
Ref: #558-Scientific
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Location:
Paterson, NJ area
Start Date:
ASAP!
Duration:
Direct Hire
Hours:
Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm (onsite 5 days a week)
Degree
BS degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Food Engineering, or related field required)
Experience / Must Haves
2-5 plus yrs. exp. in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement roles (food or CPG preferred).
Must have experience in the Food, Flavor, Ingredients or fragrance industry otherwise won't be considered.
Must have exp. building out processes.(i.e. R&D creates a product and how would they scale the product now)
Exp. leading or supporting process improvement initiatives and troubleshooting complex production issues.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment functionality, and process control
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or related continuous improvement methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
Duties / Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of process improvement strategies to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve product consistency
Collaborate with Operations to troubleshoot production challenges, equipment issues, and hard-to-run products.
Conduct root-cause analyses (RCA), implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and support long-term process stability
Responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, and supporting safe, high-quality operations across the plant
This role provides technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment challenges, enhance process capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives from problem identification through full implementation
Partners closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to ensure that all processes meet safety, regulatory, and customer requirements
Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
Develop and update process documentation, including SOPs, process flow diagrams, control plans, and operating parameters.
Partner with R&D to support pilot trials, scale-ups, and commercialization activities for new or improved products.
Work with Quality to ensure all processes comply with regulatory, food safety, and customer specifications
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, OEE, and data-driven methodologies to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform time studies, capability analyses, and process mapping to evaluate performance and drive optimization.
Support training and development of production staff on new processes, procedures, and equipment
Assist Maintenance in improving equipment reliability and supporting preventive maintenance programs.
Lead or support capital projects, process upgrades, automation enhancements, and equipment installations
Ref: #558-Scientific
#J-18808-Ljbffr