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Manufacturing Process Engineer - Warehouse

ZT Systems · Secaucus, NJ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at ZT Systems (industrial) in Secaucus, NJ. Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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About the role

About The Role

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of warehouse inventory processes, developing standard operating procedures, and implementing continuous improvement projects. The Manufacturing Engineer’s scope of responsibility covers the end-to-end warehouse process (material preparation, receiving, storage, inventory, and shipment preparation). This position is set up to highlight and facilitate the skills needed to develop an individual.

What You Will Do

  • ◆Process Development / Support: Design, measure, and support manufacturing process changes; develop standard operating procedures to improve operator efficiency and process consistency.
  • ◆Continuous Improvement: Collect and analyze key performance metrics such as cycle time, storage efficiency and yield to drive process and quality improvements.
  • ◆Participate in Kaizen events to measure, document, and continuously improve warehouse processes.
  • ◆Layout Optimization: Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space

requirements

to improve warehouse process efficiency.

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What You Bring

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or advanced degree and equivalent experience.
  • •3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
  • •Develop detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.
  • •Demonstrate proficiency in applying Lean or Six Sigma principles in a variety of situations.
  • •Strong analytical skills, including the ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions.
  • •Be able to be collaborative, flex and adapt in a warehouse environment.
  • •Ability to lead a cross-functional team and work with contractors/vendors to drive projects.
  • •Ability to simplify issues/direction and communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of employees.
  • •Ability to effectively facilitate projects in a technical, multi-organizational environment

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

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What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Health & Wellness

  • •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
  • •Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
  • •Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

  • •Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
  • •Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

  • •Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
  • •Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S.

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