Entry-Level Process Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Impact

Aebi Schmidt; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group in Carson, CA is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to support manufacturing processes, production readiness, documentation, and continuous improvement under experienced engineering guidance. This entry-level role progresses toward independent ownership of tasks and projects as proficiency grows, including process documentation, training, data collection, and problem-solving.

You will participate in time studies, develop standard work, maintain bills of material, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• No full-time engineering experience is required; internship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, or hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, standard work, and production documentation.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, curiosity, and follow-through.
• Foundational engineering and manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to create clear process documents and visual controls with guidance.
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks, tooling, fixtures, tolerances, and inspection.
• Ability to follow engineering, document-control, and change-management standards.
• Developing skills in problem-solving, data collection, and solution evaluation.
• Awareness of 5S, process mapping, time studies, waste reduction, and corrective action.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and collaborate across departments.

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 material, 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

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Reading drawings

Foundational engineering knowledge

Ability to create process documents

Process improvement mindset

Organization

Cross-department collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Aebi Schmidt Group in Carson, CA is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to support manufacturing processes, production readiness, documentation, and continuous improvement under experienced engineering guidance. This entry-level role progresses toward independent ownership of tasks and projects as proficiency grows, including process documentation, training, data collection, and problem-solving.

You will participate in time studies, develop standard work, maintain bills of material, and