Process Engineer
Sika · Lyndhurst, NJ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Sika (chemicals) in Lyndhurst, NJ.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans, IATF 16949
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Process Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $110k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 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
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 100%
- ✓ SPC 56%
- ✓ Control plans 44%
- Lean 44%
- Six Sigma 44%
- Tooling 44%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- 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?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Sika in Lyndhurst
1 other open role at this site · 3 people we found in process roles at Sika.
- Process Engineering Manager · Process · Manager
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Responsibilities
- ◆Introduce new raw materials, products, and processes while improving production, quality, and packaging efficiency through process design changes.
- ◆Implement capital budgeting strategies and recommend equipment improvements by providing specifications and controlling recommendations through to completion.
- ◆Determine and improve process capabilities using statistical techniques to meet or exceed customer needs and reduce production complexity.
- ◆Create, update, and implement plant procedures, electronic recipes, work instructions, and in-process tests; train employees as necessary.
- ◆Troubleshoot problems and establish root cause analysis to develop corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Lead or serve as key member of project and process teams to drive initiatives to successful completion.
- ◆Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering with a minimum of three years’ experience in manufacturing, quality, and process optimization.
- ◆Strong understanding of statistical process control, statistics, and customer integration.
- ◆Leadership skills to drive projects and process teams to successful fruition.
- ◆Strong customer base and quality focus. Data driven.
- ◆Effective communication skills. Capable of interfacing with cross-functional departments toward a common goal.
- ◆Ability to work in a team environment.
- ◆Strong hands-on commitment. Passionate attitude with an innovative mind frame.
- ◆Practical knowledge and experience with creating SOPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams. Strong understanding of automated control systems and P&IDs.
- ◆Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, and MS Project.
- ◆Strong computer skills are a must.
- ◆Experience with Automotive OEM customers, delivering presentations, ISO & IATF standards, and internal or external auditing preferred but not required.
- ◆Some domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- ◆Flexibility to occasionally support a 24/7 manufacturing plant on off-shifts and weekends.
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Broad Function and Purpose of Position
The development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for all new and existing products in the Lyndhurst Operations. The continuous improvement of quality and productivity to fulfill our customer and market requirements. To achieve high quality standards at lowest cost, utilizing available resources (raw materials, equipment, and personnel). These improvements will be achieved through leadership, innovation, cross functional work, and cooperation with all levels of the organization.
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