Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Full-Time | Direct Hire | Northern New Jersey | Onsite
About the Opportunity
A growing and established manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its operations team. This is a high-priority opening created by an upcoming departure, and the organization is looking to onboard a qualified replacement as quickly as possible. The position offers significant visibility across production, quality, maintenance, and operations while providing opportunities to directly impact manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000+ (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire/Permanent
Position Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows. This individual will work closely with leadership to improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance quality, and ensure manufacturing operations meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing processes, production methods, workflows, and schedules to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Evaluate quality control processes and recommend improvements to enhance product quality and consistency.
- Develop reports and data-driven recommendations for management regarding production performance and future manufacturing requirements.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable industry regulations and governmental requirements.
- Calculate labor, material, and production costs to support operational planning and decision-making.
- Plan and optimize facility layouts, equipment placement, and workflow processes to maximize efficiency and throughput.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, cycle times, and lead times.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair activities to ensure production equipment remains operational.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
- Perform workflow studies aimed at improving safety, quality, profitability, and output. [Job
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer and information technology skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, maintenance coordination, installation, and repair processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing or process manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- SAP ERP experience is preferred.
- Background in continuous improvement, workflow optimization, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct impact on manufacturing operations and business performance.
- Opportunity to lead process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
- Work closely with senior leadership in a visible engineering role.
- Stable, permanent position with an established manufacturing organization.
- Competitive compensation with flexibility for highly qualified candidates.
