Process Engineer

Valence • Lynwood, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for reviewing customer specifications, managing process optimization, overseeing first article qualification, and scheduling new customer orders. This role involves coordinating with planning for work orders and technique cards, performing gap analysis, and managing projects to meet goals and deadlines. The engineer will utilize Statistical Process Control tools to evaluate risks and collaborate with team members to ensure project success. Additionally, they will establish project objectives, schedule meetings, procure assets, and communicate with departments. The role also includes creating and revising internal processing procedures and quality work instructions.

Requirements

• Mechanical OR Aerospace Engineering degree
• 1 – 2 years of experience
• Knowledge of CAD
• Blueprint reading skills
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Must wear safety glasses

Nice To Haves

• Competency in Accountability
• Competency in Change Management
• Competency in Communication, Oral
• Competency in Communication, Written
• Competency in Conceptual Thinking
• Competency in Conflict Resolution
• Competency in Customer Oriented
• Competency in Delegating Responsibility
• Competency in Energetic
• Competency in Ethical
• Competency in Goal Oriented
• Competency in Honesty / Integrity
• Competency in Self Motivated
• Competency in Time Management
• Competency in Innovative
• Competency in Working Under Pressure
• Competency in Judgment

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer specifications for detailed requirements to set up new processes or establish gaps between current practices and specification requirements.
• Manage process optimization in regards to tooling, throughput, cost analysis on new/existing packages, and cost reduction on paint.
• Oversee first article qualification to ensure time optimization, pricing evaluation and proper engineering.
• Responsible for scheduling all new customer orders/packages.
• Coordinate with planning for the creation of accurate and detailed work orders for all new and existing orders along with the creation of new technique cards.
• Perform regular gap analysis of customer specifications for new revisions being released for current established processes.
• Perform project management to meet required goals and deadlines.
• Use Statistical Process Control tools (e.g. Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Pareto, etc.) to evaluate potential risk when setting up new processes or reviewing changes to current processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project team members to ensure continuous success in meeting required deadlines and product goals.
• Establish objectives for each individual project assigned to ensure that the team members have a clear understanding of expectations.
• Schedule required meetings, procure assets required, and communicate with required departments to ensure objectives are met.
• Create and revise internal processing procedures and quality work instructions for performing quality control tests.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday

What This Job Offers

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