Process Engineer
The Marvin Group is a strategic partner for global alternate mission equipment and sustainment, specializing in military aerospace and vehicle systems. Based in Southern California near Los Angeles International Airport, the company comprises Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS), and Marvin Land Systems (MLS), serving defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.
About the role
The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving manufacturing and industrial processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves developing new techniques, modifying existing processes, implementing process improvement projects, and introducing new products.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and improving existing manufacturing processes to increase safety, efficiency, and quality while reducing costs
- Identifying, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to improve manufacturing processes
- Performing failure analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions
- Working closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth production operations
- Providing hands-on support on the shop floor, integrating new products and technologies, and supporting area-wide continuous improvement initiatives
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce waste, and improve overall production performance
- Providing training and support to end-users on new products, processes, equipment, and technologies
- Investigating and resolving production issues related to materials and processes, ensuring robust and cost-effective solutions
- Establishing metrics, collecting and analyzing data, and using statistical process control to monitor process performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Utilizing SAP to model, analyze, and improve business processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 or more years of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience
- Ability to work on manufacturing and/or assembly floor
- Technical proficiency in complex manufacturing activities
- Experience with MRP/ERP software
- Proficient understanding of Project Management
- Detailed oriented and adaptable
- Must be able to speak/read/write English
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MRP/ERP software, preferably SAP
- Green or Blackbelt in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- CAD or Catia experience
- CNC, automated, and robotics systems experience
Work Environment
- Medium-to-large office environment
- Manufacturing and/or machining environment
- Fast-paced, with people and parts movement
- Moderate to medium noise levels
- Exposure to normal office environments and potential odors from chemicals and/or processes
- Physically demanding; use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
This position is 100% onsite and must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of ITAR, defined as a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.