Process Engineer

Flex•Milpitas, CA

5d•$98,700 - $135,700•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Process Engineer in Milpitas, California, to develop and improve manufacturing processes for cooling products. Reporting to the Director, Operations, this role focuses on process-engineering capabilities that support cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the manufacturing organization. The engineer will support new product introduction, design for manufacturing, process transfers, production teams, suppliers, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
3–5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, or a related field.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills using engineering principles.
Ability to work independently and recognize when to ask questions or involve others in problem-solving.
Comfort adapting to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced startup culture.
Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Professional history working with contract manufacturers or external fabrication partners.
Technical proficiency in production of designs involving precision components.
Experience in production of high-reliability and high-performance network products.
Strong familiarity with manufacturing quality, supply chain, logistics, or production operations.
Awareness of challenges in operations, logistics, quality assurance, and supply chain management.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on knowledge of one or more of leak testing, assembly automation, and tooling and fixture development.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for cooling products.
Support new product introduction (NPI), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and process transfer activities.
Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish process controls, validate process parameters, and improve yield, quality, and productivity.
Design, justify, and implement tooling, fixtures, and capital equipment.
Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
Support supplier qualification, engineering change orders (ECOs), and cost reduction programs.
Apply statistical analysis and process control techniques to improve manufacturing performance.
Provide technical support to production teams, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.