Process Engineering Manager
Element Solutions · Piscataway, NJ
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management process role at Element Solutions (chemicals) in Piscataway, NJ.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $105k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 14 process engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live process postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$125k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 86%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
- SPC 43%
- FDA / GMP 29%
- New product launch 29%
- Lean 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Element Solutions in Piscataway
2 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Process Engineer · Process · Senior
- Chemical Process Engineer · Process
Full description from Element SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.
- •Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
- •Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
- •Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
- •Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
- •Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
- •Micromax – Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes
Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and driven Process Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities supporting safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations across our chemical facilities. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, partner closely with operations, and deliver engineering solutions that support business objectives, capital investment, and long‑term asset integrity.
The primary purpose of this position is to lead and manage the design, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes across laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales for chemical based products used in the component and electronic assembly industries. This role is part of the Global Process Engineering Group (GPEG) and is responsible for overseeing the successful scale-up of new manufacturing processes, improving existing processes, and driving initiatives to optimize throughput, enhance product quality, and reduce manufacturing costs. The Process Engineering Manager provides technical leadership and strategic direction to ensure operational excellence and innovation in manufacturing process development.
You will be a key member of the site leadership team, providing engineering expertise while developing people, standards, and capabilities within a global organization.
What will you be doing?
- •Lead and manage the design and implementation of manufacturing processes from concept through pilot plant and full-scale production.
- •Oversee pilot-scale experiments and testing programs to evaluate and enhance production processes.
- •Drive validation efforts for new and existing processes/equipment to improve yield, quality, and performance.
- •Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Quality, Marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless technology transfer and process integration.
- •Guide the development and maintenance of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
- •Provide oversight for the creation of specifications and test methods for both new and existing processes.
- •Champion troubleshooting and root cause analysis of process issues, leveraging team expertise and analytical tools
- •Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure process stability and capability using statistical analysis methods.
- •Lead continuous improvement initiatives through evaluation of materials, equipment, and process methodologies.
- •Promote and enforce process standardization and reduction in process variability.
- •Demonstrate professional leadership with internal and external stakeholders, reflecting the company’s policies and core values.
- •Oversee the use of process simulation tools and techniques to model, analyze, and enhance manufacturing methods.
- •Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and all regulatory standards.
- •Manage department projects and lead cross-functional initiatives as needed.
Who are You?
- •A credible technical leader , respected for expertise and sound decision‑making.
- •Safety‑driven , with a strong personal commitment to protecting people, assets, and the environment.
- •Collaborative and approachable , comfortable working across disciplines and functions.
- •Structured and pragmatic , able to balance technical rigor with operational realities.
- •Resilient and decisive , confident managing priorities in a demanding, high‑risk environment.
- •People‑focused , motivated to develop others and build strong, engaged teams.
A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required with >15 years experience in chemical process engineering or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in chemical process engineering is required. And at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
What competencies will you need?
Technical & Engineering Competencies
- •Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- •Strong experience in chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- •Broad engineering knowledge covering process safety, mechanical systems, u
