Process Engineer

Jobot; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Industry Leading Technology

Competitive Compensation Package

Complete Benefits Package

Accelerated Career Growth

Fun Company Activities

Many More

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer in Simi Valley, CA. You will develop and document manufacturing processes, optimize cell layouts, and lead PFMEA efforts to reduce waste and costs.

You’ll collaborate with design, quality, maintenance, and production teams to implement robust controls and continuous improvements. SolidWorks will be used for layouts and fixtures, and GD&T ensures right-first-time manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience developing work instructions and layout of manufacturing cells.
• PFMEA experience and implementing robust controls.
• Test fixture design, tooling development, and validation experience.
• GD&T understanding and ability to interpret drawings.
• SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD proficiency for fixtures and layouts.
• Lean, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain clear work instructions and standardized manufacturing processes.
• Design and optimize layout of manufacturing cells for better workflow and capacity.
• Lead PFMEA efforts and implement preventive controls.
• Design, develop, and validate test fixtures, tooling, and production aids.
• Create 3D models and layouts in SolidWorks and update drawings.
• Apply GD&T to interpret drawings and support manufacturability.
• Collaborate with design, quality, maintenance, and production teams.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and costs.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and operator training.

Skills

PFMEA

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Process Engineer

$110000 - $140000 per year | Simi Valley, CA | On-site | Permanent

Build better processes, solve tough manufacturing problems, and make a measurable impact on production.

A bit about us:

Join an established, advanced engineering and manufacturing company developing highly reliable technology for demanding, mission-critical applications. You’ll work in an environment where innovation, precision, safety, and getting things right the first time are central to the business. This is an opportunity to contribute to challenging programs while working alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing teams.

Why join us?

• Meaningful Work!
• Industry Leading Technology!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Many More!

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain clear work instructions and standardized manufacturing processes that support safe, consistent, high-quality production.
• Design and optimize the layout of manufacturing cells to improve workflow, ergonomics, capacity, and material movement.
• Lead and contribute to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), identifying manufacturing risks and implementing effective preventive controls.
• Design, develop, and validate test fixtures, tooling, and production aids to improve assembly accuracy, testing reliability, and throughput.
• Use SolidWorks to create and update 3D models, manufacturing layouts, tooling designs, and engineering drawings.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret drawings, communicate design requirements, and support manufacturability and inspection.
• Partner with design engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and introduce new products smoothly.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement projects that reduce waste, improve yield, shorten cycle times, and lower production costs.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and production readiness, while training operators on new processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within an engineering or industrial production environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing work instructions and designing or improving the layout of manufacturing cells.
• Practical experience conducting PFMEA and translating findings into robust manufacturing controls.
• Hands-on experience with test fixture design, tooling development, and validation.
• Understanding of GD&T and the ability to interpret and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software, with the ability to apply those skills to manufacturing and fixture design.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills, with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Commitment to manufacturing safety, product quality, and data-driven decision-making.

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