Zeus - Branchburg, NJ

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
Branchburg, NJ
Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Process Engineer at Zeus Industrial Products plays a crucial role in troubleshooting materials, processes, and tooling production issues specifically within a plastic extrusion environment. This position requires close collaboration with Production Managers to effectively resolve ongoing production challenges and assist in the transition of new process developments. The Process Engineer will lead initiatives focused on process optimization and continuous improvement, ensuring that production processes are efficient and effective. Additionally, the role involves starting up new equipment and training operators to ensure they are well-equipped to handle the machinery safely and effectively. Establishing and maintaining best practice operating procedures is a key responsibility, as is working with the Maintenance team to ensure the safe and continuous operation of extrusion equipment. The Process Engineer will also collaborate with design engineering staff to enhance equipment performance and reliability, supporting the overarching goals of the Zeus Operating System Dimensions and Guiding/Supporting Principles. This position is integral to maintaining the high standards of quality and precision that Zeus is known for, and it requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and process management. Zeus Industrial Products is recognized as a leader in polymer extrusion manufacturing and material science innovation, with over 50 years of experience across various industries including medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, and fiber optics. The company prides itself on its meticulous work and high expectations, fostering a family-oriented team environment where employees are encouraged to contribute new ideas and expertise. Continuous improvement is a core value at Zeus, and successful candidates will be those who are eager to elevate the manufacturing process and contribute to the company's mission of providing solutions, enabling innovation, and enhancing lives.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Production Managers to resolve ongoing production issues
  • Assist in transition of new process developments
  • Lead process optimization and continuous process improvement activities
  • Start up new equipment and train operators
  • Establish and maintain best practice operating procedures
  • Work with Maintenance to ensure safe, continuous operation of extrusion equipment
  • Work with design engineering staff to improve equipment performance and reliability
  • Support and drive the Zeus Operating System Dimensions and Guiding/Supporting Principles

Requirements

  • Prior experience in polymer extrusion preferred
  • 4 yr. Engineering Degree, preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering
  • Continuous Improvement background leading production projects
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems or Lean Certification preferred
  • Able to understand and document a process accurately
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects
  • Project management skills
  • Continuous improvement, Kaizen, SPC, and TPM experience
  • Team environment and independent working experience
  • Black belt / six sigma desired
  • Hands-on-style

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in plastics (Injection / Extrusion)
  • Experience in rubber extrusion
  • Experience in medical device processes

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Great benefits package
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