Process Engineer

FRALOCK; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 79,200 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in California seeks a Process Engineer. This role involves project management, tracking manufacturing runs, and developing new processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Key skills include excellent communication, problem-solving, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Benefits include healthcare and a 401k match. The position is on-site in Chatsworth, CA.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in one or more related engineering areas: manufacturing, industrial, production.

Responsibilities

• Work on work center process design and development for new products.
• Research new and existing equipment/machines for manufacturing feasibility.
• Projects to reduce lead times and costs.
• Improve and troubleshoot existing manufacturing processes.
• Create Operational Method Sheets and implement company-wide.
• Lead continuous improvement in manufacturing runs.
• Design specialized tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Analyze engineering drawings for time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Skills

Electroplating, etching, cleaning, drilling, laser work center experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze data and problem solve

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: On-site

Salary Range: $79,200.00 - $91,000.00 DOE

Location: Chatsworth, CA

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The Process Engineer will be responsible for the project management of tracking the manufacturing runs and do-time studies. Work with Design Engineers to develop and release new manufacturing processes and tooling, with responsibility for implementation on the factory floor. The PE will become an SME of the current manufacturing processes, as well as design new and improve existing manufacturing processes and methods, tooling, automation, and work instructions, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on work center process design and development for new products, which includes choosing the right equipment, setup, tooling, process steps and writing instructions on how to manufacture.
• Research new and existing equipment/machines to check for the functionality and feasibility of customer part manufacturing.
• Work on projects that will reduce lead times and internal manufacturing costs.
• Responsible for improving and troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes.
• Able to create Operational Method Sheets, implementing company wide.
• Industrial engineering knowledge to lead continuous improvement in manufacturing runs and any time studies.
• Establishes capacity models for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Design fixtures and specialized tooling for use in manufacturing processes.
• Research new and existing materials to check for the functionality and feasibility of customer part design in relation to the designed manufacturing plan.
• Able to work in AutoCAD or other similar software to create/generate manufacturing related facility layouts or OMS's.
• Ability to provide ROI analysis of alternate methods, processes, or equipment, and create executive summaries.
• Analyze engineering drawings and other relevant documentation to validate time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Required Skills

• Electroplating, etching, cleaning, drilling, laser (not limited to) work center experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and problem solve.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Skills

• Self-motivated, results and action oriented, and a strong team player
• PCB manufacturing experience
• A hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Just In-Time, Kanban principles
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 or ISO 13485

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in one or more related engineering areas: manufacturing, industrial, production

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any related field

Physical Requirements

• Able to ascend/descend stairs while carrying acceptable loads.

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Social Security Verification
• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Credit History

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.