Process Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

A Process Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes. They often work in areas such as factories, plants, or industrial sites, where they help create new system processes, improve existing ones, and reduce costs by finding ways to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources. They also analyze data to identify trends, make process design decisions, and solve production issues. Process Engineers often collaborate with other professionals, such as production managers and quality engineers, to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency standards.

Essential skills for a Process Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent mathematical and statistical knowledge, a good understanding of engineering and industrial principles, and proficiency in using process simulation software. They should also have solid project management abilities, great communication and teamwork skills, and the capacity to work under pressure. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or a Lean Six Sigma certification, can be beneficial. Before becoming a Process Engineer, a person might have roles such as Process Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Control Engineer.

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Process Engineer

  • South Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • South Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Join us as our next Process Engineer....

Summer Intern Process Improvement Engineer (Distribution) - 2025

  • Logan Township, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Logan Township, NJ
  • 4 days ago

The Opportunity: Students or graduates who are hired for a temporary job in order to gain on-the-job work experience. This job profile is used for intern associates in the USA only. Summer Intern...

Process Engineer

  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 5 days ago

What You'll Need: Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, including Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc...

Molding Process Engineer

  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Molding Process Engineer (Newark, NJ) Are you a skilled Molding Process Engineer with a passion for plastics and a talent for optimizing production?...

Unilever Food Solutions - Process Engineer

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ
  • 6 days ago

UFS Process Engineer Background & Purpose of the Job Unilever Food Solutions is an inspiring global company made up of talented, entrepreneurial professionals working closely with chefs and distributive...

Process Engineer II

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 6 days ago

As the Process Engineer II, you will optimize and enhance manufacturing processes to achieve the highest quality and efficiency in pharmaceutical production by leveraging your expertise in engineering...

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Manufacturing Process Engineer Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At...

Summer Intern Process Improvement Engineer (Distribution) - 2025

  • Bridgeport, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgeport, NJ
  • 6 days ago

The Opportunity: Students or graduates who are hired for a temporary job in order to gain on-the-job work experience. This job profile is used for intern associates in the USA only. Summer Intern...

Quality Process Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Quality Facilities Specialist- Compliance (GMP | Sterile Manufacturing | Deviation Investigations) Location: Parsippany NJ Do you thrive in GMP-regulated environments and have a knack for...

Process Engineer - Intern

  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 11 days ago

it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our...

Sr Process Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 13 days ago

The Sr Process Engineer will support cross-functional teams in the execution of complex projects related to pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment....

Process Development Engineer

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Overview SRI's Center for Advanced Imaging is searching for a Process Development Engineer to join their team. The candidate will be part of a team to position SRI for continued growth in silicon...

Manufacturing - Process Engineer

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary: The Process Engineer works in the Quality department....

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I - External Manufacturing

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Process Engineer II

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 20 days ago

Position Responsibilities: - Responsible for undertaking process improvement and development projects and other activities listed below in the assigned areas of responsibility with direction from...

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.1%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Process Engineers in New Jersey
2-4 years
23.6%
10+ years
18.1%
Less than 1 year
17.7%
1-2 years
16.4%
None
9.4%
8-10 years
6.1%
6-8 years
4.7%
4-6 years
4.0%



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