Process Engineer II

GAF • Fontana, CA

6d

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.

The engineer leads process and product qualification, raw-material qualification, capability studies, and improvement projects. The role works with production, R&D, suppliers, customers, and other plant and corporate personnel to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, equipment reliability, safety, and productivity. It also trains personnel on SPC, quality policies, root-cause analysis, and applicable procedures and work instructions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite.
• Proficiency in PLC.
• 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 on 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, 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 production productivity, minimize wasted time, and control cost.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems for failures and provide 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 plant liaison for manufacturing improvement projects involving other groups and plant personnel.
• Instruct and train plant personnel on root-cause analysis and support its use as a focused 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 to improve manufacturing processes within cost and business requirements.
• Support plant safety improvements and projects, and participate in plant safety teams and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain and communicate process specifications and associated documentation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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