Process Engineer II

Collaborative Solutions • Santa Ana, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is seeking a Process Engineer II to join its Engineering & Quality team. The role supports process development, equipment design, validation and implementation, efficiency improvements, 5S implementation, Lean manufacturing, and other manufacturing activities. The position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and is based onsite at the company’s headquarters in Santa Ana, California, five days per week. Occasional travel to vendors and other domestic and international Collectors facilities is required.

The Process Engineer works with Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Engineering teams to develop and improve processes, resolve manufacturing issues, implement equipment, and standardize work. The role also supports equipment maintenance and repair validation, testing, reporting, and process improvements across Collectors’ facilities.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a similar engineering discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Experience with 5S, Lean, JIT, or Kaizen approaches.
• Experience working with equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with tooling design and fixturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn processes, systems, and tools; asks questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to take direction well.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a deadline-sensitive environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLCs, including Allen Bradley or Beckhoff.
• Experience with plastics welding, particularly ultrasonics, and injection molding.
• Experience with machine vision systems, in hardware and software.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to manage individual tasks and deadlines independently.
• Spanish or Japanese language skills.

Responsibilities

• Design processes that replace current processes with more efficient, stable, and higher-quality alternatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and improve existing processes to make them more effective and stable.
• Carry out equipment validation and implementation with cross-functional groups.
• Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations internally and externally.
• Document process steps to standardize work.
• Perform root cause analysis of manufacturing issues and work with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to determine robust resolutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve products, equipment, and processes throughout Collectors’ facilities.
• Recommend and implement 5S and Lean manufacturing concepts in processes and workspaces to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Test sample parts and machines and generate associated reports.
• Support maintenance and equipment repair actions, including validating repairs and verifying calibrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees.
• Ten company-paid holidays for regular, full-time employees.
• Discounts on select grading services for approved submissions.
• Flexible schedules with varying shifts offered by many teams.
• Celebrations, holiday events, and team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level