Hybrid Process Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Efficiency

Next Code Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NextCode Placement is seeking a Process Engineer for a full‑time hybrid role in Los Angeles, CA. You will design, analyze, and optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety, working with operations, quality, and maintenance teams.

You will develop process diagrams, implement control strategies, perform root‑cause analyses, collect data, support scale‑up and technology transfer, and prepare technical documentation for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Strong foundation in process design, control, and data analysis.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and safety standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing or operational processes.
• Develop process flow diagrams and implement control strategies.
• Perform root-cause analyses and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Collect and interpret process data and support scale‑up/tech transfer.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Process Design

Process Control

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

NextCode Placement is seeking a Process Engineer for a full‑time hybrid role in Los Angeles, CA. You will design, analyze, and optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety, working with operations, quality, and maintenance teams.

You will develop process diagrams, implement control strategies, perform root‑cause analyses, collect data, support scale‑up and technology transfer, and prepare technical documentation for stakeholders.