Engineering Jobs in Bound Brook New Jersey

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Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: Berkeley heights, NJ

Job Description:

VisionNext/VisionPlus/Cards or Payments Experience is needed

Java, Spring Boot Microservices with Knowledge on AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency.

• Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor).

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / VisionPLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability.

• Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, ) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications.

• Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules.

• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning.

• Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters.

• Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline).

• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems.

• Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles.

• Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems.

• Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems.

• Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments.

• Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation.

• Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms.

• Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching.

• Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry).

• Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

Program Dates: May 27th through August 7th

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

As more real estate opportunities present themselves due to the ever-changing market in the Mid-Atlantic area, Wakefern, in conjunction with our Members, is investing in many new stores and remodel projects. Additionally, as Wakefern grows to meet these needs, our facilities also need to be expanded and re-configured to accommodate this growth.

This internship position is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related fields to gain hands-on experience working with Wakefern’s Engineering Division. In this position, the intern will assist the Engineering team in project management in our Retail Engineering Design Department.

Responsibilities:

Facilities Engineering / Design and Construction

• Assist Engineering in preparation of plans using AutoCAD
• Assist Engineering Personnel in surveys of existing sites and stores to verify existing conditions
• Assist in drafting of remodels or new sites, including parking lots and stores
• Coordinate scanning of existing paper drawings into electronic files
• Visit new sites to determine best layout for building, parking and truck docks as well as truck paths through the site.

Requirements:

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Some Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD file Software required
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented, analytical and the ability to work in a team environment
• 5 days on site - no remote work
• Various projects as assigned

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Facilities Engineering Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Work Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (Hybrid/Onsite)

Contract duration: 6+ Months

Visa Independent Only

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager with 15+ years of experience to lead critical initiatives in Packet Broker systems for a Tier-1 telecom client. The ideal candidate will possess a strong balance of technical depth (Java/J2EE, architecture), AI/ML lifecycle expertise, and proven delivery leadership in large-scale, mission critical telecom environments.

• This role requires onsite presence at the Verizon Basking Ridge, NJ office, and the ability to manage complex, high-visibility programs with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Packet Broker–related programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, and release management.

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and quality across multiple engineering teams.

• Delivery - ensuring committed milestones are met with predictable outcomes.

• Act as the single point of accountability for client communication, status reporting, and escalation management.

Technical & Architecture Leadership

• Provide Technical oversight for the project

• Review system designs for scalability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Guide development teams with hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with solution architects to evolve the target-state architecture and reduce technical debt.

AI / Intelligent Automation Enablement

• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the delivery lifecycle, including:

• AI/ML lifecycle management

• NLP and LLM-based use cases (automation, analytics, decision support)

• Tool evaluation, integration, and governance

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Partner closely with client leadership, product owners, engineering teams, and vendors.

• Manage expectations in a high-pressure, production-critical environment.

• Provide executive-level dashboards, metrics, and insights to leadership.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor global onshore/offshore teams.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management for critical roles.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical project / program management.

• Strong domain experience in Telecom systems.

• Architecture skills for large-scale distributed systems.

• Hands-on Java & J2EE experience (Spring, microservices, REST APIs, UI technologies – React JS ).

• Solid understanding of AI/ML, NLP, LLMs, including lifecycle and tooling.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson, Cisco, Ciena, or FAANG product organizations.

• Experience working directly with Verizon or Tier 1 telecom operators.

• Exposure to cloud-native platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience managing programs with strict SLAs and regulatory requirements.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• PMP / SAFe / Agile certifications

• Cloud or Architecture certifications

• AI/ML-related certifications (good to have)

Our client, a well-established leader in industrial manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Technical Sales Representative with strong cutting tool and metal cutting experience to drive growth across distribution channels and end-user accounts.

This role is ideal for a sales professional with hands-on chip making knowledge who understands machining processes at a technical level and can confidently consult with manufacturing engineers, machinists, production managers, and procurement teams.

Position Overview:

The Technical Sales Representative will be responsible for growing revenue within an assigned territory by promoting high-performance cutting tools, carbide inserts, indexable tooling, solid carbide end mills, drills, reamers, and metal removal solutions. The successful candidate will combine industrial sales expertise with a deep understanding of CNC machining, feeds and speeds optimization, tool geometry, carbide grades, coatings, and metal cutting applications.

This is a consultative, solution-based sales role focused on supporting both industrial distributors and end-user manufacturing facilities, including job shops, production machining environments, and OEM manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive territory sales growth of cutting tools and metal cutting solutions through both distribution partners and direct end users
• Provide technical application support on CNC milling, turning, drilling, and chip making operations
• Advise customers on proper feeds and speeds, tooling geometry selection, carbide grades, coatings, tool life optimization, and cycle time reduction
• Conduct onsite visits to evaluate machining processes and recommend productivity improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and machinists to improve surface finish, tool performance, and cost per part
• Develop strong relationships with industrial distributors while expanding penetration within end-user accounts
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, tooling standardization, and metal removal efficiency
• Support new product introductions and promote advanced tooling technologies

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cutting tool sales, industrial tooling sales, or metalworking sales
• Strong technical understanding of chip making processes, CNC machining, feeds and speeds calculations, tool geometry, and carbide grades
• Experience calling on industrial distribution networks and end-user manufacturing accounts
• Knowledge of metal removal applications including milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and boring
• Ability to communicate effectively with machinists, programmers, production supervisors, and engineering teams
• Demonstrated success in territory management, account development, and consultative technical sales

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a driven sales professional who can bridge the gap between technical machining knowledge and revenue growth. The ideal candidate understands how cutting tool performance impacts throughput, scrap reduction, machine utilization, and overall manufacturing productivity.

If you have a background in industrial sales, machining, metal cutting, carbide tooling, or CNC applications engineering and are ready to leverage that expertise into a high-impact technical sales role, we want to hear from you.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer with a strong chemistry background to lead and optimize manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the design, improvement, and oversight of production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate combines hands-on plant experience with technical leadership, customer interaction, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and improve mechanical systems, equipment, and process applications.
• Analyze and optimize chemical and manufacturing processes to increase throughput, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Schedule and manage production operations involving blending, milling, drying, and screening equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Lead employees across production and technical operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and downtime activities to ensure operational reliability.
• Conduct client laboratory testing, including data intake, feasibility studies, process development, optimization, and final reporting; ensure high client satisfaction.
• Perform root cause analysis on process failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage operational budgets and present performance metrics and financial results to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, quality, and regulatory teams to implement new or improved processes.
• Develop, maintain, and manage technical documentation, including SOPs, certifications, regulatory filings, and compliance records.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, and other applicable regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of process engineering experience
• Experience in powder-based manufacturing within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, or chemical industries.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including particle size analyzers, microscopes, moisture balances, and scales.
• Proven ability to work directly with customers and present technical findings.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical control panels and their integration with manufacturing equipment.
• Strong regulatory background, with responsibility for maintaining FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, and related programs.
• Proficiency with CAD and process simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. QC Analyst as part of the Quality team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Sr. QC Analyst is an exempt level position with responsibilities for performing QC testing related to the manufacturing of cell therapy products for clinical trials and commercial operations in a controlled GMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the completion of QC testing related to the manufacturing of autologous CAR-T products for clinical trials and commercial operation in a controlled cGMP cleanroom environment.
• Ensure testing is completed in compliance with all applicable procedures, standards and GMP regulations.
• Conduct analytical testing of raw material/utility, in-process, or final product samples submitted to the QC laboratories.
• Perform peer review/approval of laboratory data.
• Utilize electronic systems (LIMS) for execution and documentation of testing.
• Create, review and approve relevant QC documents, SOP’s and WI’s.
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems and cGMP requirements.
• Work in a collaborative team setting with quality counterparts that include Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, and Analytical/Process Development.
• Job duties performed require routine exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience, preferably within a biological and/or pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Experience in a Quality Control setting is preferred.
• Experience with processing samples in biosafety cabinets utilizing aseptic technique is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing of cell-based products is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Tissue Practices is required.
• Knowledge of CAR-T QC test methods and related equipment is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill are required.
• Candidates must be able to accommodate shift schedule. Shifts include routine weekend and evening work as required by the manufacturing process.
• Candidates must be able to accommodate unplanned overtime (including nights and weekends) on little to no prior notice.
• The candidate must be highly organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive attitude under some supervision.
• Comfortable with speaking and interacting with regulatory inspectors.
• This position may require occasional travel to partner sites in NJ or PA as business demands.
• This position may require up to 5% domestic or international travel as business demands.
• Takes responsibility for one's results and deliverables; sets and achieves goals to support organizational priorities.
• Takes initiative; willing to take unpopular positions/actions when necessary; courageous and assertive.
• Works effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change; maintains a positive outlook in difficult situations; a change agent.
• Identifies and focuses on activities of highest value and impact; makes informed decisions quickly.
• Results oriented; defines goals, metrics and actionable plans and manages work to deliver desired outcomes; has a sense of urgency.
• Considers resources, alternatives, constraints and desired outcomes to make effective decisions.
• Employs good project management principles to appropriately align time, resources, and budgets.
• Appreciates diverse perspectives and is actively inclusive of others' input and ideas; treats others with respect.
• Articulates ideas clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Leverages personal credibility and interpersonal skills to help others make better decisions and positively impact outcomes; able to develop/maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Employs a global mindset in decision-making and errs on the side of over-communicating to create organizational transparency, trust and alignment.
• Takes initiative, actively shares knowledge, builds skills, promotes new ideas and embraces change.
• Generates new solutions to problems by challenging the status quo and conventional thinking. 
  
  

The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Pay Range (Base Pay): : $93,463 USD - $122,670 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

Production Planner

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time order fulfillment, and alignment with business demand. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, supporting S&OP processes and helping implement structured planning tools, including MRP systems, within a cGMP-regulated dietary supplement environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans & schedules for pharmacy, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operations
• Lead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings
• Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules
• Work closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needs
• Support upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delays
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systems
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraints
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processes

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience: 2–5 years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles
• Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English)

Success Metric:

• On-time execution of production schedules
• Reduced production delays due to material shortages
• Improved alignment between demand, inventory, and production
• Successful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Somerset, NJ

Shift: 8 am-4:30 pm (may change based on customer needs)

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we're looking for

• Education:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in procurement, inventory management, or lab operations required.

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Access), and digital procurement platforms preferred.

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Formal training in problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA, CGMP, and ISO standards.

• Strong understanding of lab operations and material workflows.

• Ability to independently solve complex problems using operational insights.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting,

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Expert-level skills in Excel)

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of contracts and supplier management best practices.

• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

As an Onsite Procurement Specialist/Buyer, you'll be embedded at customer facilities to ensure the seamless coordination of inventory and material operations. This role supports laboratory and production environments by managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics of essential materials, including consumables, chemicals, solvents, and reagents. You'll be the operational backbone of our onsite services, helping our customers maintain efficiency, compliance, and scientific progress. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and streamline workflows related to inventory and material management.

• Support procurement and planning functions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of materials.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, including FDA, CGMP, and ISO9001.

• Collaborate with Avantor's broader service and sourcing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Source, procure, and coordinate delivery of critical lab and production materials.

• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and replenishment cycles using Avantor and customer systems.

• Assist in supplier qualification, contract interpretation, and compliance documentation.

• Support emergency deliveries and installation of materials.

• Maintain standing orders and manage engineering change notifications.

• Provide reporting on material planning, open orders, and performance metrics.

• Resolve non-conformance issues and document supplier corrective actions.

• Facilitate audit support and vendor engagement activities.

• Collect, document, and report operational data and observations.

• Maintain >95% inventory accuracy across managed categories.

• Achieve an on-time delivery rate of >98% for critical materials.

• Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Deliver monthly reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Resolve procurement issues within 48 hours of escalation.

• Maintain positive customer satisfaction scores through responsive service and communication.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Our employer is a leading provider of premium metal payment cards and secure authentication solutions. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company serves major financial institutions, producing over 30 million metal cards annually and holding a dominant share in the premium metal card segment. It also offers advanced digital security through a proprietary platform that includes three-factor authentication and cold storage for digital assets, generating over $420 million in annual sales.

• Salary range: 85-150k USD
• Annual Bonus: Up to 15% (contingent upon a combination of company's and personal performance).

Position Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) who will perform the planning, design, and implementation of automation solutions across our production lines. This role involves designing and building custom machines in-house as well as managing external integrators to deliver turnkey automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in machine design, supplier management, and project execution in high-volume manufacturing environments.

This position is critical to driving automation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and quality in a multi-million-unit-per-year production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Implementation
• Design and develop custom automation equipment using SolidWorks.
• Lead full lifecycle of automation projects: concept, design, build, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate with external integrators and manage suppliers for outsourced machine builds.
• Production Line Automation
• Plan and implement automation solutions for assembly and packaging lines.
• Integrate robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and material handling equipment.
• Project Management
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all automation systems comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Implement risk assessments, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce labor, improve throughput, and enhance quality.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through innovative automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine design and automation engineering.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and installing machines in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Expertise

• SolidWorks proficiency for machine and fixture design.
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies: robotics, PLC programming, vision systems, conveyors, and material handling.
• Experience with supplier management and working with external integrators.
• Understanding of system design, defect analysis, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, and DoE methodologies for data-driven improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation and mechanical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Preferred

• Experience designing full production lines.
• Familiarity with high-speed automation for multi-million-unit production.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or automotive quality standards.
• Experience with robotic integration, automated quality inspection, and vision systems.

Our employer believes in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**** Benefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process.