Job Description

Process Engineer – Rockaway, NJ

Ionbond is on the lookout for a passionate, forward‑thinking Process Engineer to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll partner closely with our Plant Manager and local operations crew to push the boundaries of the Ionbond™ family of coatings and services. If you have experience in medical applications, engineering, and quality systems—and you love blending R&D curiosity with hands‑on production—you’ll feel right at home here.

Our coatings are produced in ISO‑13485–certified facilities around the world and are known for their exceptional biocompatibility, enhanced wear resistance, and reduced ion release. It’s this combination of performance and reliability that makes them a go‑to solution for our customers.

We’re searching for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and a relentless drive for excellence. Someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, elevating processes, and pushing innovation forward. This is your chance to merge technical expertise with a genuine passion for thin films and process development—all within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your impact will be felt every day.

Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™

Ionbond provides advanced coating solutions for applications in the aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling and fuel cells industries. We offer a broad range of hard, low-friction, wear-resistant coatings based on PVD, PACVD and CVD technologies.

With over 30 job coating centers in 14 countries in Europe, North America and Asia, Ionbond has one of the largest coating networks in the world. Ionbond is part of renowned Japanese industrial consortium IHI Group.

What defines this job?

• Be one of the key technical resources for the plant in developing, planning, mentoring, and coaching in all steps involved in the production of surface engineered solutions in PVD coating operations.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements in plant performance to optimize product volume, quality yields, and flow in accordance with business needs and requirements.
• Assist Plant Management team in application development and scale-up of major programs.
• Use statistical techniques to improve process capability, use failure analysis methodology to investigate, and find root causes.
• Recommend and implement equipment and/or process modifications and upgrades for continuous improvement.
• Maintain Ionbond’s Quality Management System based ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 Standards and train plant personnel on related procedures and work instructions
• Use Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping
• Other related duties as apparent or assigned.

What do we offer?

Unleashing potential is at the core of our approach. We provide a dynamic environment that opens doors to both international and local growth opportunities, helping you reach your full potential. Here's what you can expect from being part of our team:

• International and local growth opportunitDiverse work environment where we embrace teamwork and innovation that drives us towards new applications and customer service excellence.
• Competitive compensation package: salary based on experience and educational credentials.
• Excellent Medical. Dental, vision benefits with affordable premiums and annual deductibles
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Safe Harbor Retirement Account plus company match
• Bonus plan eligibility

What do we ask?

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgy, or Plasma Physics, and at least three years of experience in the vacuum coating field, specializing in thin film coatings. Hands-on knowledge of PVD/PACVD coatings and coating systems is required, along with familiarity with ISO quality standards. Strong problem-solving skills using tools like 8D, Fishbone, and Five Why’s are essential, as well as experience with the APQP approach for process development, including PFMEA and Control Plans. Proficiency in mechanical design and AutoCAD or similar design software is necessary. The candidate should have experience managing small to medium-sized projects and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills are also important, plus the ability to work effectively with the extended Ionbond team. This is a salaried position working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 with bonus opportunities. The ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally (minimally 10%) is required.

Interested in this job?

Please send your resume by email to this site.

You should be proficient in:

• Continuous Improvement
• Troubleshooting Skills
• ISO 13485
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• AS9100 Quality Systems
• Process Engineering
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Six Sigma Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Access Control Systems
• Engineering Degree
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• AS9100 Experience
• ITAR Registration Experience
• Root Cause Analysis

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software