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Process Engineering Manager

SikaHackensack, NJL7 ManagerSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you drive process engineering across Lyndhurst Operations to enable efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing. You lead a hands-on team focused on process design, improvement, and operation to deliver high-quality products. You will tackle root-cause issues, pursue lean improvements, and guide capital projects to enhance capability and profitability. This position sits at the heart of operational excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance Sika’s manufacturing agenda. You will influence safety, quality, and efficiency at scale, shaping state-of-the-art processes. Compensation / Benefits401k with generous company matchBonusesMedical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsPaid Parental LeavePaid time offEducation Assistance ResponsibilitiesStructure and lead the process engineering department with polyurethane sealant and adhesive expertiseDirect plant process engineering activities to ensure quality and process controlsManage process engineers and participate in capital projects to improve capabilityLead development of optimization efforts to reduce COGs and implement compliant processesPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions plant-wideLead TEM tracking and reporting and coordinate technical reports on development findingsAssist in project management to define activities, timelines, and resourcesEvaluate new technologies for process optimization and support in-house projectsContribute to project selection, design, and layout in collaboration with corporate teamsComplete other assignments as directed by senior management Key requirementsB.S. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering10+ years manufacturing experience in process engineering5+ years of team building and management experienceexcellent communication skills, sincerity, persuasiveness, and clarity of thoughtleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingprocess optimizationlean analysisroot cause analysis