Senior Process Engineer
About The Position
AEMI, an AEM company, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components specializing in circuit protection, power conditioning, and radio frequency (RF) components. With a solid global presence, AEMI serves mission-critical industries such as aerospace and defense and the industrial and automotive sectors. Our commitment to innovation and quality has positioned us as a preferred supplier for highly engineered solutions in harsh environments. The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality, yield, and throughput. This role focuses on process optimization, documentation, equipment capability, and production support within a high-reliability manufacturing environment. The Process Engineer works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to troubleshoot production issues, implement process improvements, support new product introductions, and ensure that manufacturing processes meet internal requirements as well as customer and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or related field)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering role
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process control, and continuous improvement principles
- Experience developing and maintaining process documentation and work instructions
- Ability to analyze process data and apply statistical techniques to improve performance
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership and change management experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in high-reliability manufacturing environments (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, or similar)
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or structured problem-solving methodologies
- Experience supporting plating, chemical, or materials-based manufacturing processes
- Background working in regulated or quality-driven environments (ISO, AS, or equivalent systems)
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing process flows, work instructions, and control plans
- Analyze and optimize process parameters to improve yield, cycle time, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness
- Support day-to-day production activities by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for process-related nonconformances
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Support new product introductions by defining manufacturing processes, tooling, and transition plans
- Collaborate with Quality to ensure processes meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards
- Work with Manufacturing Engineers, Operators, and Technicians to ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and well understood
- Evaluate and qualify new process equipment, materials, or technologies as needed
- Analyze manufacturing data, trends, and process capability
- Support audits and inspections by providing process documentation, data, and technical explanations
- Drive standardization and best practices across similar processes or product lines
Benefits
- This role is full-time, exempt
- Based in San Diego, CA, this is an onsite role
- We offer competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience
- Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
