Process Engineer I: Lean Improvement & Hands-on Impact

THE GUND COMPANY; 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 team and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead lean initiatives, optimize processes, participate in capital projects, and develop CAD drawings and work instructions.

This early-career role offers hands-on ownership, mentorship from engineering leaders, and opportunities to impact safety, quality, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Curious mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

The Gund Company in Walnut, CA is seeking a Process Engineer I to join our team and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will lead lean initiatives, optimize processes, participate in capital projects, and develop CAD drawings and work instructions.

This early-career role offers hands-on ownership, mentorship from engineering leaders, and opportunities to impact safety, quality, and cost performance.