Manufacturing Process Engineer – CNC/Polymer

POLYMER CONCEPTS TECHNOLOGIES INC.; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for polymer processing and CNC machining at their Apple Valley, CA facility.

You will analyze workflows, reduce setup time, increase throughput, and help shift from a traditional job-shop to a work-center model, ensuring repeatable processes and defined ownership across production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience developing/improving manufacturing processes in precision/machining environments.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specs.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for polymer processing and CNC machining.
• Analyze workflows to reduce setup time, increase throughput, and improve process capability.
• Support transition from job-shop to work-center model with repeatable processes and defined ownership.
• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, instructions, and process controls for safe, efficient production.
• Document process parameters and standards for cleanroom or controlled environments.
• Collaborate with Quality to reduce nonconformances and drive sustainable improvements.
• Troubleshoot production issues using structured problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and transition to repeatable production.

Skills

Process development

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Documentation & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC equipment

BOMs & routing

Job description

Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for polymer processing and CNC machining at their Apple Valley, CA facility.

You will analyze workflows, reduce setup time, increase throughput, and help shift from a traditional job-shop to a work-center model, ensuring repeatable processes and defined ownership across production teams.