Process Engineer II

GAF • Fontana, CA

8d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing operations to produce products and developing processes that meet quality, cost, and efficiency plans. The role drives sustainable root-cause resolution and process improvements using KT tools, process and quality trials, and engineering fundamentals. It also maintains and communicates process specifications and related documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in PLC.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design reviews, raw material qualification, product and process qualification, and capability studies.
• Perform PPA/FMEA for major process and raw-material changes.
• Train production personnel in Statistical Process Control (SPC), and lead the application and interpretation of SPC charting.
• Train and educate internal and external personnel, suppliers, and customers on company products and plant and corporate quality policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal compliance audits of production tests, process specifications, plant change notices (PCNs), and other in-plant processes.
• Coordinate plant trials with R&D and plant personnel, ensuring trials are accurately conducted and reported.
• Standardize manufacturing JSAs, SOPs, and work instructions to improve productivity, minimize wasted time, and control costs.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems for failures, and develop solutions to reduce downtime or extend the time between downtime and equipment failures.
• Conduct or lead breakdown investigations, failure analysis, Fishbone analysis, and focused improvement activities for production lines.
• Serve as the plant liaison for manufacturing improvement projects involving other groups and plant personnel.
• Instruct and train plant personnel in Root Cause Analysis and support its use as a manufacturing improvement strategy.
• Work with production operators to improve manufacturing processes that adversely affect equipment or product quality.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings and propose design modifications that improve manufacturing processes within cost and business requirements.
• Support plant safety improvements and projects.
• Participate in plant safety teams and continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood journeys.
• 401(k) plan with employer match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Wellness program.
• Free financial coaching.
• Referral program.
• Product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

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