Senior Process Engineer

Sirius Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Sirius Staffing in Sylmar, CA seeks a Senior Process Engineer to drive manufacturing improvements in a high-precision aerospace environment. You will lead process optimization, defect investigations, and tooling improvements across engineering, quality, and operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering, with Lean Six Sigma expertise and strong problem‑solving abilities. Direct-hire, onsite role with competitive compensation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Hands on experience in fabrication, assembly, or material processing.
• Structured problem solving and continuous improvement experience.
• Lean Six Sigma tools and manufacturing optimization knowledge.
• Experience investigating defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong project management, analytical, and cross functional communication.
• Ability to drive technical solutions independently.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process improvements to boost quality, yield, efficiency.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues using root-cause analysis.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, SPC, and Cp/Cpk to reduce variation.
• Develop processes involving specialized materials and assembly.
• Establish controls, SOPs, and manufacturing specs.
• Collaborate with Ops, Quality, and Engineering on corrective actions.
• Support tooling, fixtures, and equipment improvements.
• Lead improvement projects from problem ID to implementation.
• Analyze data to find optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Support new product introduction, validation, and readiness.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Problem solving

Project management

Cross functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

CATIA

3D modeling software

Descripción del empleo

Senior Process Engineer

Location: Sylmar, CA

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 annually + up to 7% annual bonus

Position Overview

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Sylmar, California. This position will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, product quality, and operational performance within a specialized aerospace production environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or manufacturing engineering background with hands‑on experience in aerospace, glass, composites, or specialty materials manufacturing. We are seeking a proactive, solutions‑oriented engineer who can identify complex production challenges, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvements to enhance product quality, production yield, efficiency, and consistency.
• Identify and resolve complex manufacturing issues using structured problem‑solving techniques, root cause analysis, and data‑driven methodologies.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles, statistical process control (SPC), and process capability analysis to reduce variation, scrap, and rework.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes involving specialized materials, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Establish and maintain process controls, operating procedures, technical documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to investigate production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support the design and improvement of manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Lead engineering improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and performance validation.
• Evaluate manufacturing data and identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and improved product performance.
• Support new product introduction, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline; Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant process or manufacturing engineering experience, with 7 or more years preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment involving fabrication, assembly, material processing, or comparable production processes.
• Demonstrated experience applying structured problem‑solving methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience investigating manufacturing defects, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manufacturing specifications.
• Strong project management, analytical, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Ability to independently drive technical solutions and influence teams without direct supervisory authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, glass, composites, automotive, plastics, coatings, or specialty materials manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with SPC, Cp/Cpk, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, CATIA, or other 3D modeling software.
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, process development, and manufacturing equipment improvements.
• Knowledge of coating applications, thermal processing, ovens, or composite fabrication.
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems, process validation, and new product introduction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary of $110,000–$135,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Potential annual performance bonus of up to 7%.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Sirius Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.