Plant Engineer
Build a better future as a Plant Engineer in Newark, NJ
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $115,000
Possible Bonus: 7.5%
AAK Newark
About the role
The Plant Engineer is responsible for optimizingand improving manufacturing processes to ensure safety, efficiency, quality,and cost-effectiveness in line with operational goals. This role supportscontinuous improvement initiatives, monitors plant performance metrics, andimplements process enhancements across assigned production areas. The PlantEngineer will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenanceactivities for their assigned plant assets, working closely with planttechnicians to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipmentlife.
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
Monitor process performance and key metrics to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for process and equipment failures, quality deviations, and performance issues.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment records.
Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools.
Manage maintenance work orders, ensuring proper prioritization, resource allocation, and timely execution to minimize operational disruptions.
Monitor equipment performance and condition, conducting regular inspections and assessments to detect early signs of wear, failure, or inefficiency.
Ensure spare parts availability and maintain equipment bill of materials (BOMs) to support effective maintenance execution.
Provide technical support for equipment upgrades, installations, and capital projects, ensuring proper commissioning and integration into existing systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, safety, and engineering teams to align process and asset management goals.
Train and support operations and maintenance personnel on new equipment, processes, and troubleshooting techniques.
Supervise and provide direct leadership to a team of technicians, including task delegation, performance feedback, development planning, and daily support.
Contribute to maintenance and reliability budgeting, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities related to asset care.
About you
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience stronglypreferred in a manufacturing plant-based work environment
• Excellent understandingand ability to apply fundamentals of heat transfer, fluid transport andreaction chemistry
• Strong written and oralcommunication skills
• Track record ofsuccessfully meeting schedule deadlines
• Some travel may berequired.
• Candidates must beauthorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
