Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Ewing Township, New Jersey (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Industry: Manufacturing | Industrial Engineering
Posted by: Skye Recruitment Solutions (Confidential Client)
Skye Recruitment Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of a long-established industrial manufacturing client in Ewing Township, New Jersey.
This organization has been in operation for over a century and operates a specialized paper processing and industrial board manufacturing facility. The plant includes a wide range of legacy and modern equipment such as pumps, conveyors, presses, dryers, saws, sanders, and slurry transport systems.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a plant environment and enjoys improving mechanical systems, increasing uptime, and driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify mechanical process deficiencies and develop improvement solutions
- Monitor and optimize process controls and control systems
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability
- Lead mechanical design of fixtures, components, and mechanisms critical to production
- Prepare specifications and request quotes for new or revised systems
- Develop ROI and supporting documentation for capital equipment projects
- Oversee installation of new or modified equipment
- Evaluate processes and recommend quality control improvements
- Provide occasional supervision and guidance to maintenance staff
- Analyze production data and prepare reports identifying trends and performance gaps
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or factory environment
- Strong experience with:
- AC motors and drives/starters (up to 400+ HP)
- Pumps and slurry transport systems
- Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics principles
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Preferred Skills:
- Rockwell Software (PLC, FactoryTalk, Operator Interface)
- Robotics implementation and programming
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Comfortable supporting occasional off-hour downtime resolution
Work Environment:
This is a plant-based role in an industrial manufacturing setting. The environment may include exposure to heat, dust, noise, oil, moisture, and heights. Appropriate PPE is required.
Interested candidates should apply directly through this posting.
All inquiries are handled confidentially by Skye Recruitment Solutions.