Process Engineer

Job Location:

Medin Totowa NJ CT Div - Totowa, NJ 07512

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ Salary

The Process Engineer is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting an aluminum anodizing production line. This role requires a strong background in chemical engineering principles, surface treatment processes, and industrial manufacturing. The engineer will ensure consistent product quality, improve process efficiency, and maintain safe handling of chemicals and equipment within the anodizing operation.

• Monitor and maintain all stages of the anodizing line, including cleaning, etching, desmutting, anodizing, dyeing, and sealing.
• Optimize process parameters such as temperature, voltage, current density, bath chemistry, and dwell times.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and implement continuous improvements.

• Maintain proper chemical concentrations and balance in process tanks through regular testing and adjustments.
• Develop and refine chemical treatment procedures to improve coating quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with suppliers on chemical usage, replenishment, and waste treatment.

• Ensure anodized coatings meet required specifications for thickness, corrosion resistance, color consistency, and adhesion.
• Investigate defects (e.g., burning, streaking, uneven coating) and implement corrective actions.
• Support audits and maintain documentation for quality standards (e.g., ISO, customer specifications).

• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure proper functioning of rectifiers, pumps, filtration systems, and conveyors.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues affecting the process line.
• Recommend upgrades or modifications to improve system reliability and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations related to chemical handling, storage, and disposal.
• Support environmental compliance efforts, including wastewater treatment and emissions control.
• Conduct risk assessments and promote safe work practices on the production floor.

• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for anodizing processes.
• Train operators and technicians on process control, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate production and process records.
• Support internal processes, including Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Support On-Time-Delivery (OTD) and Quality metric targets; seek opportunities to increase productivity and eliminate waste.
• Execute departmental work plans in conformance with company policies, procedures, regulations, best practices, management objectives, priorities, and financial impact on the business.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and third parties as necessary, including monitoring work progress.
• Read, interpret, and adhere to applicable drawings, blueprints, wire diagrams, manufacturing specifications, work instructions, regulations, manuals, and quality procedures.
• Attend and participate in applicable meetings and reports on key metrics.
• Maintain company records per applicable regulations and properly execute various forms, reports, and disclosures, as appropriate.
• Exemplify good work practices, behaviors, leadership traits; operate with integrity; treat others respectfully; demonstrate integrity, reliability, teamwork, initiative, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making. Supports interdepartmental cooperation.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication, both verbal and written. Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate paperwork as…