Process Engineer

The onsite Process Engineer role in Lynwood, CA with Valence Surface Technologies, LLC offers a yearly salary range of $49,350 to $70,350 and requires at least 1 year of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer specifications to define detailed requirements, identifying gaps between current practices and specifications to set up new processes.
• Lead process optimization covering tooling choices, throughput improvements, cost analyses for new and existing packages, and reductions in paint costs.
• Coordinate first article qualification to optimize timing, evaluate pricing, and ensure proper engineering.
• Schedule all new customer orders and packages.
• Collaborate with planning to produce precise work orders for all orders and develop new technique cards.
• Conduct regular gap analyses of customer specifications for upcoming revisions to current processes.
• Lead project management to meet defined goals and deadlines.
• Apply Statistical Process Control tools such as FMEA and Pareto analysis to assess risk when launching or modifying processes.
• Coordinate with cross functional project team members to ensure deadlines and product goals are met.
• Set clear objectives for each assigned project to align team expectations.
• Arrange meetings, source required assets, and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Develop and update internal processing procedures and quality work instructions for quality control tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accountability and ownership of actions.
• Change management mindset with a willingness to pursue innovative approaches.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Clear, concise written communication abilities.
• Strong conceptual thinking capability.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Customer focus while adhering to company procedures.
• Ability to delegate tasks and authority appropriately.
• Energetic and capable of sustaining quality work at a steady pace.
• Ethical conduct aligned with accepted standards.
• Goal oriented with focus on achieving predefined results.
• Honesty and integrity in the workplace.
• Self motivated with initiative and drive.
• Robust time management to complete work within deadlines.
• Innovative problem solving beyond standard solutions.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet objectives.
• Sound judgment in decision making.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience.

Technologies

• CAD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program
• 7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting but will be exposed to shop conditions on a regular basis.