Engineering Jobs in Westfield, NJ

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to lead one or more construction projects and for the management of the overall planning, scheduling, code compliance, cost tracking, safety, and completion of these projects. The Superintendent is responsible for directing and mentoring subcontractors and other on-site field staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and team building skills.

WORK HOURS:

Weekdays 7 am to 5 pm; Saturdays 7 am- 1pm, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure the required permits and approvals from jurisdictional agencies are secured, posted, and renewed as required prior to starting work.
• Develop, update, modify (as required) and maintain the project schedule including a master schedule, 60-day look ahead schedules for their assigned trades, and two-week look ahead schedules for their assigned trades.
• Understand and be familiar with the date by which all materials must arrive on the job and convey that information to the project management team for preparation of the contract items lists and shop drawing schedules.
• Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to complete each project on time.
• Communicate with and support each subcontractor to execute their job duties effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor work and materials to ensure quality control standards are met at various stages of the project.
• Perform inspections or schedule inspectors to meet the varying safety and compliance regulations of each job location.
• Prepare the daily construction reports in a thorough and timely manner and maintain a written daily log of visitors, job actions performed, materials expended, and problems resolved on the job site.
• Assure daily job progress photographs are taken in ample quantity to accurately depict the progress of the work.
• Travel between multiple job sites and simultaneously manage work loads of individual projects
• Understand and ensure risk controls are properly established and maintained.
• Understand and uphold the site safety plan.
• Understand and uphold the site logistics plan.
• Assure the implementation and continuous maintenance of corporate safety program requirements in all of the day-to-day operations on the project.
• Prepare and attend the weekly subcontractor meetings. Assist in maintaining the minutes of these meetings, and ensure they are recorded and distributed.
• Prepare and manage weekly safety meetings, regular toolbox talks, and safety pre task meetings as required.
• Attend weekly meetings with the project team for purposes of updates on the status of the field work and communication of any issues requiring the input or action of others on the project team, and for notification to the project team of issues that may be of importance or interest to them.
• Establish and maintain a system of document control to assure work is being installed in accordance with the latest design documentation and approved shop drawings.
• Communicate any issues requiring additional information from designers and consultants in a timely fashion to the project manager for issuance of RFI’s.
• Assist in preparation of the monthly status report to be submitted to the lender.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Engineering, Construction Management or related Bachelor’s degree, OR equivalent years of related experience.
• Requires 10+ years of experience in Stick-frame Multi-Family Residential Construction. Previous Sitework and Structured Garage Construction experience is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of various construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required.
• Requires superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential both within the internal project team and externally with subcontractors, labor force, etc.
• Requires the ability to work with and have knowledge of the shop drawing submittal process.
• Requires the ability to read and comprehend building plans and specifications and able to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
• Requires the ability to determine the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines.
• Requires the ability to resolves field-initiated questions.
• Requires understanding of construction contracts, retention, releases.
• Requires the ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers.
• Must possess strengths in verbal and written communications; ability to adapt communications/presentations and deliver clear and concise reports and analysis to senior management.
• Requires ability to meet deadlines and work in a structured corporate environment.
• Requires the ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision. Also requires high degree of ethics and integrity.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These demands are typically required when working onsite.

• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Benefit Highlights:

• $2k relocation benefit available
• We match 50% of the first 6% of 401k contributions
• No wait period for Health Benefits & we contribute $1k to the HSA plan
• We have assistance for student loans as well as tuition reimbursement
• We have a great employee referral program
• We offer a housing discount in all our communities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & EQUAL HOUSING PROVIDER

Provides technical support to the Units of Production, Outside vendors and Quality Laboratories as it relates to meeting Quality System and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

*Associates or Bachelor Degree in a Science or Engineering Discipline, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing with strong emphasis in quality. *Experience with compliance to FDA and ISO guidelines including SOPs, auditing, and documentation requirements is highly desirable. *Experience in statistical sampling and conducting tests on packaging components, bulk and finished goods.

*Color matching experience preferred.

Targeting 3-5 years' in packaging inspection. Experience in document management, SOP and records review, various admin tasks.

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 Market®, and Gourmet Garage® 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.

We are seeking a seasoned SAP MM Procurement Lead with deep expertise in retail supply chain processes to lead procurement transformation initiatives. The candidate would also be Participate in design and implementation of overall Procurement solutions including Master Data, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Vendor Funding, Promotion Management (PMR), Sourcing Strategy, PO pricing, WMS and EDI integration and other related functionality

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP MM module implementation in retail environments, focusing on procurement, inventory, and supply chain processes.
• Drive the conceptual work and provide recommendations around overall S/4 HANA P2P (Procure to Pay) and system architecture as well as implementation roadmap to support business requirements
• Design and configure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, inventory management, vendor evaluation, and invoice verification.
• Responsible for all Procure to Pay (P2P) configuration and integration with other downstream applications, legacy systems, warehouse management system and third party application
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications and coordinate closely with the ABAP team to ensure successful completion of the enhancement.
• Facilitate collaborative architecture discussions within IT, with Business and external SMEs
• Lead and mentor a team of SAP consultants and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Oversee master data management for articles, vendors, and purchasing info records.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, and solution design for procurement processes.
• Support testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout
• Scope includes working with other SAP and non-SAP systems and support any enhancements and related integrations
• Drive end-to-end Accounts Payable process optimization, including invoice receipt, three-way matching, exception handling, and payment processing.
• Collaborate with finance teams to resolve AP discrepancies, automate workflows, and improve vendor payment cycles.

Experience:

• 10+ years of SAP MM experience, with 3+ years in retail procurement.
• Strong understanding of retail supply chain, store replenishment, and procurement cycles.
• Experience with a focus on Supply Chain / Procure to Pay, WMS and EDI integration, Purchasing in Retail Industry
• Experience with SAP IS-Retail (Article Master, Site Master, Listing, Pricing)
• Experience with cross-functional Integration with Sales & Distribution / Order to Cash, Inventory & Warehouse Management, and Accounts Payable processes strongly preferred
• Experience with Ariba modules (Sourcing, Buying, Contracts, Supplier Management) is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance business processes, automate workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including its integration capabilities, extension suite, and data management services.
• Hands-on experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with mainframe systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and process synchronization across heterogeneous environments.
• Experience with BAPI, IDoc, API and FIORI apps is beneficial
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Other Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in areas of Business Information, Information technology, Engineering or other alternative education in support of requirements
• Strong understanding of SAP Retail solution portfolio and product strategy
• Prior experience in MRP, Production Orders and Planned Order – nice to have

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 Market®, Gourmet Garage®, Di Bruno Bros.®, 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

The Associate Manager of Store Design & Site Development leads the end-to-end planning, design, and execution of new store development projects. This role ensures that all site and store designs meet operational, aesthetic, and brand standards while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high quality, cost-effective, and timely store openings. This role also oversees a team of three project engineers responsible for designing store layouts and ensuring alignment with Wakefern’s merchandising and operational standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and mentor a team of three project engineers focused on store layout design.
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
• Provide guidance on design standards, technical challenges, and cross-functional coordination.
• Evaluate potential sites for new supermarket locations, including store sizing and truck routing.
• Oversee site plan creation for member and Wakefern-identified locations
• Collaborate with Real Estate on lease-related construction issues, including tenant/landlord work schedules.
• Develop lease exhibits such as pylon signage and exterior elevations.
• Ensure site lighting complies with Wakefern standards.
• Lead store planning and design processes to align with Wakefern merchandising and operational standards.
• Design lighting plans and select appropriate fixtures.
• Issue RFPs and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Review and approve design documents to ensure alignment with customer experience and operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial site development, preferably in retail or supermarket environments.
• Strong knowledge of supermarket operations and store planning.
• Familiarity with zoning, permitting, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in design and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe, SketchUp).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to monitor computer screens, access interactive meetings with camera and sound.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the company.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and walk retail sites for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed, including long distances.

Leadership Competencies

• Think Strategically: Create a compelling vision, develop a strategy and empower others to achieve it
• Influence Others: The ability to effectively collaborate, inspire, persuade and align others
• Drive Change: Create the vision and drive the momentum for change
• Talent Planning: Build organizational and associate capability to achieve business goals
• Take Accountability: Drive a culture of ownership throughout the organization
• Inclusive Leadership: Role model inclusive leadership to leverage diversity

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $100,00 to $130,000.

Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

Onsite Monday-Friday

Salary starts at $150/year, commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems that support high-quality, cost-effective production. This role partners closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure engineering solutions are seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing environment and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team to support production goals in close collaboration with Operations.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation projects.
• Oversee the selection, installation, validation, and ongoing support of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Partner with R&D and Product Design teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, downtime, and scrap.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure plans, and engineering project timelines.
• Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives to support operational excellence and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven people management and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with molding processes; rubber and plastic molding experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Proven track record of leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual Spanish highly preferred

Biologics | Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Global Life Science Hub is partnered with a science-led biologics biotech that’s building a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New Jersey. This site is set to become a flagship hub for commercial biologics drug substance manufacturing, with 4 cutting-edge suites scaling up to 6,000L capacity in the next 24–36 months.

We are seeking a Facility Supervisor to lead and coordinate site-wide maintenance operations across facility infrastructure, clean utilities, and biologics process equipment. This role will play a critical part in establishing maintenance strategy, driving equipment reliability, and ensuring ongoing GMP readiness as the site transitions from commissioning into full commercial operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance projects required to support commercial biologics manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance across GMP production suites.
• Manage CMMS/ERP work order systems and assign maintenance activities to technicians and external contractors.
• Identify future equipment, resource, and spare parts requirements aligned with production scale-up plans.
• Order and manage parts inventory for preventative maintenance, work orders, routine servicing, and emergency repairs.
• Lead development and execution of a robust Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure high equipment uptime and audit readiness.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of:
• Single-use and stainless-steel bioreactors
• CIP/SIP systems
• Clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed air, nitrogen)
• HVAC and classified cleanroom environments
• Process piping and automation interfaces
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives including investigations, deviation response reports, and CAPA implementation related to equipment and facility systems.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, cGMP, and regulatory requirements for a commercial biologics site.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years supporting equipment within a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of clean utilities, facility infrastructure, and classified manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work across shifts based on business needs during ramp-up and commercial launch phases.
• Computer proficient with experience using CMMS/ERP systems.

As a Data Science/Data Engineer Intern, you will work on cutting-edge analytical and data engineering projects that drive measurable business impact across pricing, underwriting, marketing, and claims.

This internship is ideal for a technically curious, motivated problem-solver who wants hands-on data science experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, construction, and optimization of robust data pipelines to enable machine learning and analytical modeling.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data and ML workflows using orchestration tools such as Dagster, Airflow, or similar frameworks.
• Help implement data quality checks, validation routines, and monitoring for automated data workflows.
• Assist in organizing and managing internal GitHub repositories to standardize ML project structures and best practices.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to automate the ingestion, transformation, and delivery of data for model development.
• Contribute to initiatives migrating analytical processes into cloud-based data lake architectures and modern platforms such as AWS or Snowflake.
• Develop reusable and well-tested code to support analytical pipelines and internal tools using Python and SQL.
• Conduct data mining, cleansing, and preparation tasks to build high-quality analytical datasets.
• Participate in model development, including data profiling, model training, validation, and interpretation.
• Build and evaluate predictive models that enhance profitability through improved segmentation and estimation of insurance risk.
• Assist in studies evaluating new business models for customer segmentation, retention, and lifetime value.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate insights into operational improvements and cost efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, or PyTorch) and SQL.
• Understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT workflows, and machine learning deployment.
• Exposure to workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect) and Git/GitHub for collaborative development.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services such as S3, Lambda, EC2, or SageMaker a plus.
• Experience with common modeling techniques (e.g., GLM, tree-based models, Bayesian statistics, NLP, deep learning) through coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter mindset, with attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

SALARY RANGE

The pay range for this position is $35 hourly.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent."

Senior Software Engineer – Integration (Apache Camel & Spring Boot)

Warren, NJ(07059)

Hybrid - 2 days/week.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior Software Engineer to join our Integration Engineering team. The ideal candidate is an expert in Apache Camel (latest stable version) and Spring Boot (latest stable version), with strong experience in Java 21+, Kafka, and Kubernetes/AKS. This role focuses on building high-performance, scalable integration solutions, including streaming large file contents, payload transformations, and enterprise messaging workflows.

This is a development-focused role where design input is welcome, but hands-on engineering excellence is essential.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop robust and scalable integration solutions using Apache Camel with Spring Boot.
• Stream large file contents efficiently across inbound and outbound systems.
• Implement payload transformations within integration flows with emphasis on performance and throughput.
• Build Kafka-based messaging workflows using Camel for reliable, high-volume integrations.
• Navigate and leverage Camel components, libraries, and integration patterns effectively.
• Develop, containerize, and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes/AKS, including:
• CSI drivers
• Persistent storage (PV/PVC)
• Cloud-native deployment best practices
• Implement observability and monitoring using OpenTelemetry (OTEL) or Dynatrace, including:
• Auto-instrumentation
• Metrics collection
• Tracing and logging
• Conduct performance tuning for:
• Camel routes
• Payload handling
• Large file streaming pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performance integration solutions.

• Required Skills & ExperienceStrong expertise in Java 21+.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot (latest stable version).
• Mandatory expertise in Apache Camel (latest stable version), with deep knowledge of:
• Components
• Routing
• Enterprise integration patterns
• Performance optimization
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Kafka integration using Camel.
• Proven experience streaming large file contents efficiently (both inbound and outbound).
• Experience with payload transformations within Camel integration flows.
• Mandatory skills with Kubernetes/AKS, including:
• CSI drivers
• Persistent volumes
• Cloud-native deployment techniques
• Observability experience:
• OA/OTEL awareness
• Metrics and tracing
• Auto-instrumentation using OpenTelemetry or Dynatrace
• Proven background in performance tuning for:
• Camel routes
• Payload processing
• File streaming pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver complex integration solutions independently.

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.

A little about us...

Role: Java Associate Principal Architect

Location: Berkeley heights, NJ

Job Description:

Project Overview:

Project requires someone having 12+ years of experience, having good AWS cloud architecture knowledge and can handle the cloud network & service design independently

Has good Spring Batch expertise and has done file processing applications

Has good experience in Microservices patterns and Event-driven architectures (e.g., Outbox pattern to ensure data consistency and reliable message delivery)

Has hands-on experience in Cloud IaC using Terraforms & Gitlab

Candidate to be Tech Architect role for new development project with expertise on below skills.

Java/Microservices

Java, Spring boot

Spring Batch (File processing)

REST API Specs, Event Schemas

Transaction Management

Business Rules Engine

Data model and Schema Design

AWS Cloud

Network & Infra Architecture - VPC, Subnet, Security Groups

Services - SQS, S3, Transfer Family

EKS / EC2 / Fargate

PostgressSQL, Dynamo DB

Terraform

CICD

Gitlab

SonarQube

Fortify

Jfrog Antifactory

Deployment Strategy BG, Canary

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.