Process Engineer I

Socket.dev; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Gund Company in Walnut, CA is seeking a Process Engineer I to join our manufacturing engineering team. You will drive continuous improvement, Lean initiatives, process optimization, and capital projects with hands-on exposure on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2–3 years’ experience, CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a path for growth and impact across our operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• CAD or SolidWorks experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Curious mindset and passion for making things better every day.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives that drive real business results.
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Create CAD drawings, process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
• Collaborate with operators, leaders, and engineering teams to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Gain hands-on exposure to equipment, materials, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Excel proficiency

Project management

Curious mindset

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Process Engineer I

Walnut, CA | The Gund Company

Launch Your Engineering Career and Build the Future of Manufacturing

Are you an engineer who loves solving problems, improving processes, and seeing your ideas come to life on the production floor? At The Gund Company, you'll do more than support manufacturing operations. You'll help shape them.

We're looking for a Process Engineer I to join our team and play a key role in driving continuous improvement, Lean initiatives, process optimization, and capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants hands-on experience, real ownership, and the chance to make a measurable impact from day one.

What You'll Do

• Improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives that drive real business results
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements
• Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities
• Lead and support continuous improvement and capital projects
• Create CAD drawings, process documentation, work instructions, and training materials
• Collaborate with operators, leaders, and engineering teams to solve manufacturing challenges
• Gain hands-on exposure to equipment, materials, and advanced manufacturing processes

What's In It For You?

Build Your Career

• Work directly with experienced engineering and manufacturing leaders
• Gain exposure to Lean Manufacturing, project management, and capital investments
• Develop technical and leadership skills that accelerate career growth

Make a Real Impact

• Lead projects that improve operations and generate measurable savings
• See your ideas implemented on the production floor
• Contribute to products used in critical industries around the world

Join a Winning Team

• Collaborative culture
• High visibility and meaningful work
• Opportunities to grow with a stable, employee-focused company

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 2-3 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Knowledge of engineering principles and continuous improvement concepts
• CAD or SolidWorks experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A curious mindset and passion for making things better every day

Our Benefits

• Pay starting from $74,000 - $86,000
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and Disability Insurance

Why The Gund Company?

For more than 70 years, The Gund Company has been helping customers solve complex electrical insulation and engineered material challenges. We're growing, investing in our facilities, and looking for engineers who want to make an impact, build innovative solutions, and grow their careers alongside us.