Process Engineer II (85558)

The Gill Corporation in; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation in El Monte, California, seeks a Process Engineer II to lead continuous improvement and production sustainment in a high‑volume aerospace environment. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, run trials, analyze data, and guide cross‑functional teams to improve quality and reduce costs.

Requirements include a B.S. in Engineering or Science, 2–4 years in manufacturing or lab settings, strong communication, and familiarity with Lean, CAD tools, and Minitab.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering fields)
• 2 to 4 years working experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on mentality
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Comfortable working on and around equipment and using proper PPE
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities
• Experience with composite materials and/or material sciences a plus
• Programming experience a plus (VBA, C or C++, etc)
• CAD experience a plus (CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc)
• SAP experience a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
• Minitab software experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or improve processes for the manufacture of new or existing products
• Work with cross-functional teams in leading efforts in improving product quality and customer satisfaction
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent failure recurrence
• Develop and implement concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, to reduce manufacturing cost and increase throughput
• Create/manage manufacturing documentation and provide technical oversight to bring high-priority projects to a successful conclusion including training
• Lead manufacturing trials supported by data analysis and recommend next steps
• Manage the technical direction of assigned manufacturing areas in concert with site direction
• Plan and lead the incorporation of engineering flowdown requirements to ensure on time delivery
• Expand technical competency of processes, materials, and products
• Increase workload management capability
• Other essential duties may be assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written comms

Mechanical aptitude

PPE safety

Lean Manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering)

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Minitab

VBA

C/C++

Job description

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

Under general supervision, manage specific projects/tasks associated with continuous improvement and/or production sustainment; perform experiments and tests; record experimental data; make calculations and prepare brief reports covering the work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or improve processes for the manufacture of new or existing products.
• Work with cross-functional teams (primarily Quality and Production) in leading efforts in improving product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent failure recurrence.
• Develop and implement concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, etc., to reduce manufacturing cost and increase process throughput.
• Create/manage manufacturing documentation and provide technical oversight to bring high-priority projects to a successful conclusion including training.
• Lead manufacturing trials supported by data analysis and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Work in a proactive manner to manage the technical direction of assigned manufacturing areas, in concert with the overall technical direction of the site.
• Plan and lead the incorporation of engineering flowdown requirements to ensure on time delivery.
• Expanded technical competency of processes, materials, and products.
• Increased capability in workload management.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

Process Engineer II (85558) (Finance)

Who we are:

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

Under general supervision, manage specific projects/tasks associated with continuous improvement and/or production sustainment; perform experiments and tests; record experimental data; make calculations and prepare brief reports covering the work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or improve processes for the manufacture of new or existing products.
• Work with cross-functional teams (primarily Quality and Production) in leading efforts in improving product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent failure recurrence.
• Develop and implement concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, etc., to reduce manufacturing cost and increase process throughput.
• Create/manage manufacturing documentation and provide technical oversight to bring high-priority projects to a successful conclusion including training.
• Lead manufacturing trials supported by data analysis and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Work in a proactive manner to manage the technical direction of assigned manufacturing areas, in concert with the overall technical direction of the site.
• Plan and lead the incorporation of engineering flowdown requirements to ensure on time delivery.
• Expanded technical competency of processes, materials, and products.
• Increased capability in workload management.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical, Mechanical, Material Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering fields)
• 2 to 4 years working experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on mentality
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Comfortable working on and around equipment and using proper PPE
• Ability to adjust to continuously shifting priorities
• Experience with composite materials and/or material sciences a plus
• Programming experience a plus (VBA, C or C++, etc)
• CAD experience a plus (CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc)
• SAP experience a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
• Minitab software experience a plus

PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations.

to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources DepartmentSalary Minimum: 83524Salary Maximum: 100632