Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, document, and improve existing workflows for component-level manufacturing, including assembly, bonding, testing, and sub-processes beyond plastics.
• Lead and support equipment and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), working with quality and documentation teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with design and tooling engineers to evaluate or improve manufacturing fixtures and workflows.
• Own and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, validation protocols, and technical reports.
• Manage validation timelines, trials, and change implementation across multiple teams, including operations, tooling, and quality.
• Train floor technicians on updated processes, documentation, or new procedures as workflows evolve.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Bioengineering, or a related field
• More than one year of industry experience in manufacturing, injection molding, or process engineering
• Exposure to plastics manufacturing, component-level production, or contract manufacturing environments
• Interest in process planning, optimization, and cross-team coordination
• Proficiency with CAD software for basic design collaboration and documentation
• Strong analytical and documentation skills for recipe development, SOPs, and technical reporting
• Project coordination mindset with a focus on execution and follow-through

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with injection molding systems or plastics process development
• Familiarity with validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and regulated manufacturing environments
• CAD design ability beyond basics with SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent
• Minitab or Excel-based data analysis for performance metrics or capability studies
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and quality teams
• Interest in developing scalable solutions for scrap reduction, cycle time efficiency, and process sustainability
• Comfort with root-cause analysis, data collection, and continuous improvement techniques

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $71,000 - $80,000 / year (California)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• On-campus wellness activities
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule