Associate Process Engineer: Manufacturing Process Innovation

The Shyft Group, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: medical and dental

Financial Security: 401(k) with match

Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimb

Job summary

The Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking an Associate Process Engineer for our Carson, CA site. This role focuses on creating and updating manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flows, and standard work to improve efficiency and quality.

You will participate in design reviews, data collection, root-cause analysis, and problem solving while supporting production and new product introductions. A strong foundation in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and SolidWorks is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
• No full-time engineering experience is required; internship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, or hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Basic SolidWorks proficiency through coursework, internships, or projects is required.
• Ability to read drawings, assemblies, bills of materials, work instructions, and specifications.
• Exposure to fabrication, assembly, dimensional inspection, PDM, or document-control systems is preferred.
• Interest in learning controls and electromechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Create and update manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flows, standard work, visual aids, inspection points, and setup instructions.
• Assist with workforce training on approved processes, work instructions, and process changes; lead training sessions as knowledge and confidence grow.
• Participate in Engineering design, documentation, process development, engineering changes, and continuous improvement; assume ownership of assigned activities as proficiency grows.
• Support Production by answering technical questions and resolving process, fit-up, equipment, product, and documentation issues; lead routine issue resolution as experience grows.
• Support new product introductions by gathering process, tooling, work-center, and production requirements.
• Maintain and standardize bills of materials, routings, part numbers, revisions, manufacturing methods, and labor standards.
• Observe processes, collect data, and identify workflow, cycle-time, quality, and improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root-cause analysis of rework, scrap, and warranty concerns.
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions, then lead assigned actions by documenting findings, coordinating implementation, tracking completion, and verifying effectiveness.
• Support standardization, capacity, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and process changes.
• Participate in process reviews, prototype builds, time studies, production feedback, dimensional checks, fit reviews, and first-build evaluations; lead assigned activities as capability develops.
• Support tooling, fixtures, templates, and validation setups.
• Assist with body-to-chassis mounting-bracket design, including fit, alignment, clearances, materials, fasteners, structural requirements, and manufacturability, subject to engineering approval.
• Review records and production documents for accuracy, completeness, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain controlled records and communicate progress, questions, risks, and open actions.
• Prepare technical notes, summaries, and presentations.
• Perform other related duties and support or lead projects as assigned, based on demonstrated capability.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Read drawings/specs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM / document-control systems

Job description

The Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking an Associate Process Engineer for our Carson, CA site. This role focuses on creating and updating manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flows, and standard work to improve efficiency and quality.

You will participate in design reviews, data collection, root-cause analysis, and problem solving while supporting production and new product introductions. A strong foundation in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and SolidWorks is essential.