Manufacturing Process Engineer

The Gund Company • Walnut, CA

15h • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to drive innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing? Join our Walnut, CA team as a Manufacturing Process Engineer and help us deliver exceptional results in a collaborative, fast-paced environment! New graduates welcome to apply! About The Gund Company At The Gund Company, we are more than a global leader in manufacturing and fabricating engineered material solutions in electrical insulation—we are a vibrant community of innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers who are passionate about making a difference. With 17 facilities worldwide, we deliver engineered material solutions and custom-fabricated parts, all backed by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems and a reputation for exceptional customer service and quality. Position Overview - Manufacturing Process Engineer Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, material usage, and process variation Lead work order improvements and update Engineering Master records with best practices Collaborate with Operations, HR, Sales, Service, Production, and Quality/Lean teams to enhance quality, speed, cost / efficiency Support new product development, supplier/material evaluations, and R &D workorders Drive margin improvement through process efficiency and gross profit reviews Standardize processes, create graphical instructions, and train team members Provide hands-on support for equipment, process, and material troubleshooting Manage installation / implementation of new equipment, tools, processes—including operator and customer service training Conduct daily Gemba walks to identify improvement opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

• BS in Process Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 4 years process engineering experience, preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience improving manufacturing processes, Kaizen, and project management
• Familiar with CAD, CAM software, CNC equipment
• Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in production processes
• Problem solving skills including Lean Tools such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC A3

Nice To Haves

• Composites fabrication and or composites materials manufacturing experience a plus
• Project management experience including creating and using value stream mapping and Gantt Charts
• Experience and/or Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, material usage, and process variation
• Lead work order improvements and update Engineering Master records with best practices
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Sales, Service, Production, and Quality/Lean teams to enhance quality, speed, cost / efficiency
• Support new product development, supplier/material evaluations, and R &D workorders
• Drive margin improvement through process efficiency and gross profit reviews
• Standardize processes, create graphical instructions, and train team members
• Provide hands-on support for equipment, process, and material troubleshooting
• Manage installation / implementation of new equipment, tools, processes—including operator and customer service training
• Conduct daily Gemba walks to identify improvement opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits

• Safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment
• PTO, paid holidays plus additional paid Sick Time
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive, cost-effective benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• 401(k) with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Ongoing training and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees