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Process Engineer 2

Micro Stamping Corporation · Trenton, NJ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Micro Stamping Corporation (industrial) in Trenton, NJ.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans, MSA / Gage R&R, GD&T

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $110k–$149k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 9 process engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 8 other live process postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 100%
  • Lean 56%
  • Six Sigma 56%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 44%
  • ✓ Cost reduction 44%
  • ✓ SPC 44%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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  2. 2

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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?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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  5. 5

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    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from Micro Stamping CorporationAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Process Improvement – 60% Lead or actively contribute to cross‑functional project teams focused on improving process efficiency, product quality, and cost performance. Recommend and implement improvements to equipment, tooling, and work methods to increase throughput and optimize resource utilization. Collaborate in the design and specification of new equipment and tooling to meet production and quality requirements. Support the installation, testing, and optimization of new or modified equipment to ensure successful integration into manufacturing operations. Assist in developing and refining manufacturing processes to improve repeatability, yield, and operational reliability. Conduct root cause analyses of process issues and partner with Quality Engineers to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Process Analysis & Documentation – 40% Collect and analyze production and process data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities. Create clear, accurate process documentation including diagrams, workflows, and written instructions. Draft and revise detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) with input from senior engineers. Contribute to the development of validation documentation for new parts, design changes, and process updates. Assist in managing nonconforming material by documenting issues, coordinating evaluations, and supporting disposition activities. Interpret and apply tools such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), and Process Control Plans (PCPs) to ensure process control and risk mitigation. This position has no talent management responsibilities.

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The Process Engineer II ensures manufacturing processes are efficient, cost‑effective, compliant with MICRO’s quality standards, and capable of consistently producing products that meet customer specifications. JOB OUTCOMES The Process Engineer II will: Lead projects that deliver measurable improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction across assigned manufacturing areas. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to resolve complex technical challenges, optimize process performance, and support cross‑functional teams. Drive sustainable process improvements through data‑driven decision‑making, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Ensure that manufacturing processes consistently meet internal quality standards and customer specifications while remaining scalable and cost‑effective. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

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