Process Engineer II

Collectors•Santa Ana, CA

37d•$79,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is seeking a Process Engineer II to join their Engineering & Quality team. This role will focus on process development, equipment design, validation, and implementation, as well as efficiency improvements, 5S implementation, and the application of Lean manufacturing concepts. The Process Engineer will report to the Process Engineering Manager and work onsite at the Santa Ana, CA headquarters, with occasional travel required to vendors and other domestic and international Collectors facilities. This role requires a 5-day per week onsite presence.

Requirements

Hold a 4-year Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar Engineering degree
1-2 years experience in high-volume manufacturing or industrial automation
Experience with 5S, Lean, JIT, or Kaizen approaches
Experience working with equipment vendors and suppliers
Familiar with tooling design and fixturing
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Advanced Microsoft Excel or similar skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Curious and seeks to learn new processes, systems, and tools. Asks questions to ensure understanding
Takes direction well
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a deadline sensitive environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLCs, using Allen Bradley or Beckhoff
Experience in plastics welding, specifically ultrasonics, and injection molding
Experience with machine vision systems, both in hardware and software
Familiar with industrial safety standards and best practices
Capable in managing individual tasks and deadlines independently
Spanish or Japanese language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Perform process design actions to replace current processes with more efficient, stable, and higher quality processes with cross-functional Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Engineering teams
Perform process development actions to improve and stabilize existing processes
Perform equipment validation and implementation actions with cross-functional groups
Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, internally and externally
Document process steps to ensure work standardization
Perform root cause analysis when manufacturing issues arise, working with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to determine robust resolutions
Identify opportunities for product, equipment, and process improvements throughout Collectors’ facilities
Implement and recommend 5S and lean manufacturing concepts in processes and workspaces to increase efficiency, quality, and safety
Perform testing on sample parts and machines and generate associated reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Support of maintenance and equipment repair actions, including validation of repairs and verification of calibrations