Process Engineer: NPI & Process Optimization

Flex; Milpitas (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Flex is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Milpitas, CA team. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, with emphasis on cost, quality, and delivery improvements for cooling products.

Reporting to the Director, Operations, you will lead NPI, DFM, process transfer, establish process controls, and drive yield and reliability improvements. This is a hands-on, fast-paced startup culture environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills using various engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions and bring others into a problem.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced startup culture.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Professional history working with contract manufacturers or external fabrication partners.
• Technical proficiency in production of designs involving precision components.
• Experience in production of high reliability and performance network products.
• Hands‑on knowledge with leak testing, assembly automation and tooling and fixture development would be good to have.
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing quality, supply chain, logistics, or production operations.
• Awareness of challenges in operations, logistics, quality assurance, and supply chain management.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for cooling products.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and process transfer activities.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish process controls, validate process parameters, and improve yield, quality, and productivity.
• Design, justify, and implement tooling, fixtures, and capital equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
• Support supplier qualification, engineering change orders (ECOs), and cost reduction programs.
• Apply statistical analysis and process control techniques to improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical support to production teams, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical manufacturing industrial aerospace engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Flex is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Milpitas, CA team. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, with emphasis on cost, quality, and delivery improvements for cooling products.

Reporting to the Director, Operations, you will lead NPI, DFM, process transfer, establish process controls, and drive yield and reliability improvements. This is a hands-on, fast-paced startup culture environment.