Process Engineer 4

Sanders Industries Holdings • San Diego, CA

20d

About The Position

MAST Technologies is seeking a highly hands-on Process Engineer 4 to drive operational excellence within our specialized manufacturing facility. This critical role blends core process optimization principles with direct, daily operations support. The Engineer will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and controlling key process variables to ensure repeatable, high-quality production. Success in this position requires being the primary technical resource for troubleshooting floor-level issues and spearheading continuous improvement projects to optimize processes for the highly engineered materials used in our aerospace and defense applications. MAST Technologies is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced RF, microwave absorbing materials and specialty engineered products serving aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial markets. Our product portfolio includes high-performance elastomeric components, EMI/RF absorbing materials, thermal and survivability coatings, specialty formulations, and advanced composite solutions designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7+ years in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, chemicals, materials, or related process environments. Hands-on manufacturing or production engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working on the production floor.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Experience working within ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems.
• Ability to track, analyze, and act on process data.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and documentation discipline.
• This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools a plus.
• Experience with PLCs, 3D modeling, and precision measurement tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Directly support daily manufacturing operations by overseeing and executing process steps on the production floor.
• Monitor and confirm proper setup, run parameters, and execution of each operation.
• Work side-by-side with operators and technicians to ensure production follows established standards, work instructions, and safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time to maintain product flow and quality.
• Track and document all critical process variables (temperature, time, pressure, speed, torque, material consumption, yields, cycle times, etc.) for each operation.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete production and engineering documentation.
• Analyze trends to identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize processes to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and improve consistency and repeatability.
• Participate in cross-functional engineering projects involving new and repeat business.
• Support RFQ/RFP development and cost estimates by interpreting drawings, specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Assist in project planning, manufacturing handoff, and new product introduction activities.
• Create and revise technical documents, SOPs, and work instructions using tools such as AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Identify and implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives targeting process stability, cost reduction, and production efficiency.
• Lead small-scale improvement projects and contribute to longer-term process roadmaps.
• Interface with production, quality, maintenance, planning, suppliers, and customers as needed to support technical activities and business opportunities.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding bottlenecks, quality risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate a high priority for workplace safety and product quality.
• Support compliance requirements including ISO9001, AS9100, and ITAR.
• Ensure proper handling of specialty chemicals and equipment.
• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities.
• We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees