Process Engineer

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

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.