Engineering Jobs in Cedar Grove, NJ

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• Develop high quality, well documented engineering configuration and infrastructure solutions that adhere to all applicable clients security standards
  
• Ensure product and infrastructure security is maintained throughout the system lifecycle, integrating new security features, patches, and updates into existing environments
  
• Collaborate with tech leads in understanding system requirements, defining stories, creation of technical designs, and deployment of solutions
  
• Support engineering and other team members to understand systems end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that support positive business impact
  
• Write scripts and automation code to support areas such as operational excellence, production validation, and security for our Windows servers and identity infrastructure platform
  
• Research problems discovered internally or by stakeholders and consumers, ideate and develop solutions to mitigate without negative impact to the business
  
• Bring an applied understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, begin to identify opportunities to provide input to the team and coach others, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
  
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
  
• Use programming languages including but not limited to PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, etc.
  

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• Infrastructure: Hyper-V and Windows Server Operating systems
  
• Observability: System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) / Azure Monitoring
  
• Configuration: System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) / Azure Arc
  
• Identity: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) / Microsoft Entra ID
  
• Automation: PowerShell, Infrastructure and Configuration as Code (e.g. Chef, Ansible)
  
• Databases: SQL Server
  

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As the global senior expert for Chemicals Management & Compliance, you will be the primary compliance advisor for the business in several technical areas, including Dangerous Goods Regulations, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Warehousing, Transport Emergency Response Management and Controlled Products Regulations. You will lead the development of global policies, processes and systems to ensure regulatory chemical compliance. You'll build cross functional collaboration with Commercial, Science & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Affairs, Supply-Chain, Site Operations, and Legal Compliance to embed industry best practices and support strategic chemical compliance programs. Additionally, you will represent us with regulatory agencies and industry associations, improving and leading change in response to evolving global chemical regulations.

Reports to: Global Head Chemicals Management & Compliance

Your Location: East Hanover, NJ, US; Other Possible locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, US; Kemptthal, Switzerland; Vernier, Switzerland.

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  Influence and advise the business on global Chemicals Management & Compliance (CMC) strategy, in Dangerous Goods and Controlled Products.

  
  
  
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  Assess current global compliance status and ensure execution of the Global EHS Strategy,

  
  
  
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  Lead global governance by engaging with partners across regions and departments.

  
  
  
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  Represent us with regulatory authorities and industry associations on CMC matters.

  
  
  
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  Advise management on latest regulations and compliance requirements.

  
  
  
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  Coordinate and support implementation of global EHS directives and guidelines across sites.

  
  
  
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  Ensure communication on legal updates and lead global change management for CMC topics, especially related to Dangerous Goods and Controlled Products Regulations.

  
  
  
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  Ensure systems provide accurate and compliant product safety information aligned with applicable regulations and internal corporate standards.

  
  
  
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  Support business project execution for ensuring compliance with new regulations.

  
  
  
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  Monitor SAP EHS system performance and coordinate issue resolution with Global EHS CoE CMC and IT department.

  
  
  
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  Communicate with government agencies on Controlled Products and Dangerous Goods topics, and also to address transport-related emergency response issues.

  
  
  
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  Develop and deliver technical guidance documents, training, audits, and site inspections.

  
  
  
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  Promote continuous improvement to enhance global CMC practices and business compliance performance,

  
  
  

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  University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, engineering, or related field.

  
  
  
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  10+ years of Chemicals Management & Compliance industry experience.

  
  
  
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  Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

  
  
  
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  Certified in Dangerous Goods transport regulations (e.g. IMDG, IATA, ADR, CFR).

  
  
  
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  Experience with global chemical compliance programs.

  
  
  
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  Chemistry and product safety expertise.

  
  
  
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  Technical expert in Dangerous Goods, Controlled Products (Drug Precursors and Chemical Weapon Precursors), Hazardous Materials Transport and Warehousing and Hazardous Materials Transport Emergency Response Management.

  
  
  
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  Knowledge in Product Stewardship and Drug Precursors related regulations (such as DEA) and International conventions.

  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 annually for US locations. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Position Title: Junior Applications Laboratory Technician

Location: East Hanover, New Jersey (On-Site | Full-Time)

Reporting To: Application Lab Manager

Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Job Purpose

Support Application Team members, coordinate & organize bases, supplies & fragrance oils for the Application Lab. Order Supplies for all Labs & maintain inventory for Applications. Perform Physical Testing & Sample Making as needed, and Support Lab Manager & Director

Core Responsibilities:

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• Organize & prepare materials required for sample preparation
  
• Help in updating and revising technical documentation in the department, under guidance.
  
• Responsible for the management of customer base inventories, internal bases, and packaging inventories
  
• Assist in the administration of materials and laboratory organization
  
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
  
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
  
• Detail-oriented & strong organizational skills
  

Additional Responsibilities

* Administration of sample requests and ordering of fragrance oils
* Operate and help maintain standard lab equipment

* Perform physical-chemical measurements

Experience:

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• Technical training or Higher Education Qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a similar subject. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  
• At least 1 year of experience in a related area
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications & SAP preferred
  
• Ability to communicate in English required
  

Skills required:

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• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safe handling of chemicals
  
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
  
• Basic Chemistry knowledge preferred
  
• Understanding of ISO protocols
  
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and applications such as MS products (Excel, Word, etc), SAP, as well as the ability to learn new systems/applications
  
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and its safe usage
  
• Good Communication skills (verbal & written)
  

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, family leave and a high matching 401k plan.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

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• Partner with Group Insurance business, product, and technology stakeholders to understand contract automation objectives
  
• Identify, document, and validate field-level data elements required for automated contract generation
  
• Create data mapping specifications including transformation rules, validation criteria, and business logic
  
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling to accelerate data discovery, mapping analysis, and documentation
  
• Facilitate working sessions with business partners to validate data definitions, mappings, and contract logic
  
• Document end-to-end document generation workflows, including system interactions and exception handling
  
• Translate validated requirements into consumable artifacts for engineering and quality teams
  
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and implementation readiness activities
  
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and decisions across cross-functional teams
  

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• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst
  
• Strong experience with data mapping, data validation, and integration-driven solutions
  
• Proven ability to validate requirements and outcomes with business partners
  
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills
  

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• Experience supporting contract automation or document generation initiatives
  
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud, APIs, and SharePoint, document management, or content services platforms
  
• Experience leveraging AI tools to support analysis and requirements documentation
  

About Chiral Photonics

Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Operations Project Manager sits at the intersection of production planning and project/program management and plays a critical role in translating customer demand, business strategy, and operational capabilities into executable plans.

This role is responsible for:

• Production Forecasting and Capacity Planning (~40%) — Developing and maintaining production forecasts and capacity plans to ensure the organization has the right people, stations, and sequencing in place to meet customer demand.
• Portfolio Project Management (~40%) — Driving execution and alignment across a portfolio of operational, manufacturing, engineering, and business initiatives, ensuring priorities are clearly sequenced, resources are allocated appropriately, and projects progress according to plan.
• Additional Assignments (~20%) — Supporting the Operations and Production Directors with operational initiatives as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the product lifecycle, supporting process improvement efforts, and assisting with operational coordination.



This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Leadership. The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, and is comfortable bringing clarity, organization, and strong follow-through to complex operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Forecasting & Planning (~40%)

• Own and maintain production forecasts across standard, custom, and R&D orders.
• Translate demand into capacity and resource plans, including labor, stations/equipment, and shift planning.
• Maintain resource models by station, value stream, and operator.
• Partner with Production, Process and Engineering to assign work, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate risks.
• Track forecast vs. actual performance and improve planning accuracy.
• Support planning in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment with both production and R&D workstreams.
• Support scale decisions, including staffing, cross-training, additional stations, and automation opportunities.

2. Project & Portfolio Management (~40%)

• Manage a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives across manufacturing scale, process improvement, engineering enablement, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and dependencies.
• Drive execution by tracking actions, ensuring follow-through, and escalating risks.
• Help leadership sequence priorities and align resources across operational initiatives.
• Prepare status updates, dashboards, and decision materials.

3. Additional Assignments (~20%)

Support Operations and Production leadership with initiatives that improve execution, standardization, and cross-functional coordination, including:

• Maintaining and improving SOPs and work instructions across the product lifecycle.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Assisting with operational reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Contributing to special projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations planning and program/project management, or manufacturing operations (startup or scale‑up experience strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience in:
• Forecasting and capacity planning
• Resource modeling and scenario analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Ability to manage stakeholders at various levels.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, photonics, semiconductors, or advanced technology environments
• Familiarity with:
• High‑volume / high mix production
• R&D and custom order workflows
• Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with planning or PM tools is a plus
  

The City of Newark is seeking an experienced and qualified Land Surveyor to serve within the Department of Engineering as the Municipal Land Surveyor.

Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the City’s official tax maps, property records, and survey data, while providing technical and administrative support to engineering, planning and zoning, property management, public infrastructure, and legal functions.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with field assignments as required

The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.

The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Platform Development

· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).

· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.

· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.

2. Advanced Formulation Science

· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.

· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.

· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.

· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.

3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation

· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.

· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.

· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.

4. Stability Prediction

· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.

· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.

· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.

· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.

6. Documentation & Technical Governance

· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.

· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

My client is looking for a Senior R&D Project Manager to work onsite in their Parsippany NJ office.

This is an exciting role who will be responsible for the successful execution of product development projects. You will plan, coordinate and lead the execution of activities to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. This is a technical position and the candidate must have an engineering background in order to manage and contribute to the development of new products. The projects that will be managed include a mix of new product development, product line extensions, and sustaining engineering releases.

Essential Functions

• Must have the ability to implement multiple projects simultaneously outside technical area of expertise.
• Ability to balance electrical, mechanical, and software development issues at the system level
• Lead the execution of assigned product development programs in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional team performance toward the goal of completing projects according to the defined objectives.
• Develop detailed project work plans and schedules.
• Manage product requirements and traceability.
• Lead design review and risk management activities.
• Manage technical partners/ vendors supporting product development activities.
• Effectively utilize problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential issues, assess their impact, and develop and implement mitigation and resolution plans and activities.
• Employ excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with all levels of personnel and management.
• Prepare and/or manage the preparation of all required project documentation.
• Facilitate and coordinate project team meetings and management presentations as required.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• BS degree in Engineering required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years managing technical product development.
• Experience with medical device capital equipment development.
• 10+ years of experience as an engineer developing products, preferably in the medical device industry.
• PMP certification desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of global standards and regulations for Design Controls, Risk Management, and Electrical Safety for Medical Devices.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successfully managing multiple projects, of varying complexity, within the specified guidelines, timeframes and budgets.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering practices at the system level.
• Experience with Scrum and Agile processes.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics or past experience with ventilators/aspirators a plus.

The annual salary for this position is $150K-$160K. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company’s bonus plans. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc.