Hercules Chassis · 23 hours ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Hillsborough, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHercules Chassis has been a leader in manufacturing precision-engineered chassis for over seventy years. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will develop and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production while meeting quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives.
Truck Transportation
Hiring Manager
Evelyn Arguello
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and improve production processes for welding, assembly, finishing, and material flow
Develop standard work procedures and work instructions to ensure repeatability and consistency
Apply Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Kanban) to reduce waste, improve and enhance efficiency
Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability of new trailer models
Participate in design reviews, providing feedback on cost-effective and efficient manufacturing methods
Lead trials and validation for new equipment, tooling, and automation (e.g., robotic welding cells)
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
Support KPI achievement related to productivity, quality, cost, safety, and delivery
Drive projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, and downtime
Collaborating with production leaders, supervisors, and operators drives a sustainable lean culture
Provide technical training and guidance to shop-floor teams
Collaborate with EHS (Environment, Health, Safety) to ensure compliance with safety standards and ergonomic best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering (experience in heavy equipment, automotive, or trailer industry preferred)
Proven track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing principles
English- Required
Preferred
Experience in heavy equipment, automotive, or trailer industry preferred
Spanish – Desirable
Company
Hercules Chassis
Established in 1958, Hercules has been an innovative force in the chassis manufacturing industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase