Aerospace Process Engineer II: Lean & Data-Driven Impact

The Gill Corporation in; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation in El Monte, California, seeks a Process Engineer II to lead continuous improvement and production sustainment in a high‑volume aerospace environment. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, run trials, analyze data, and guide cross‑functional teams to improve quality and reduce costs.

Requirements include a B.S. in Engineering or Science, 2–4 years in manufacturing or lab settings, strong communication, and familiarity with Lean, CAD tools, and Minitab.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering fields)
• 2 to 4 years working experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on mentality
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Comfortable working on and around equipment and using proper PPE
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities
• Experience with composite materials and/or material sciences a plus
• Programming experience a plus (VBA, C or C++, etc)
• CAD experience a plus (CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc)
• SAP experience a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
• Minitab software experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or improve processes for the manufacture of new or existing products
• Work with cross-functional teams in leading efforts in improving product quality and customer satisfaction
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent failure recurrence
• Develop and implement concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, to reduce manufacturing cost and increase throughput
• Create/manage manufacturing documentation and provide technical oversight to bring high-priority projects to a successful conclusion including training
• Lead manufacturing trials supported by data analysis and recommend next steps
• Manage the technical direction of assigned manufacturing areas in concert with site direction
• Plan and lead the incorporation of engineering flowdown requirements to ensure on time delivery
• Expand technical competency of processes, materials, and products
• Increase workload management capability
• Other essential duties may be assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written comms

Mechanical aptitude

PPE safety

Lean Manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering)

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Minitab

VBA

C/C++

Job description

The Gill Corporation in El Monte, California, seeks a Process Engineer II to lead continuous improvement and production sustainment in a high‑volume aerospace environment. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, run trials, analyze data, and guide cross‑functional teams to improve quality and reduce costs.

Requirements include a B.S. in Engineering or Science, 2–4 years in manufacturing or lab settings, strong communication, and familiarity with Lean, CAD tools, and Minitab.