Process Engineer Precision Manufacturing

We are representing a leader in the precision manufacturing sector, specializing in high-performance components for the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. Our client is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to join their team in the Temecula area. This role is a key technical position reporting directly to executive leadership, focused on optimizing complex manufacturing processes in a high-precision environment.

In this position, the successful candidate will lead efforts to develop, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for advanced optical and metallic components. You will be instrumental in driving yield improvements, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing best practices that directly impact product quality and operational throughput.
Primary Responsibilities

• Process Development & Validation: Lead the validation of new and existing manufacturing processes; create and maintain SOPs, control plans, and process specifications.
• Operational Optimization: Analyze production data and metrics to identify opportunities for cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput enhancement.
• Technical Problem Solving: Utilize structured methodologies to investigate process deviations, nonconformances, and quality concerns.
• Technical Collaboration: Provide guidance to cross-functional teams, including Quality and Production, and ensure compliance with stringent industry and regulatory standards.
• Technology Implementation: Evaluate and integrate new equipment, materials, and process controls to maintain a competitive edge in manufacturing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong background in metallurgy and materials science. Experience with vacuum coating, electroforming, plating, thin-film deposition, or precision finishing processes is highly preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Documentation: Proven ability to create engineering documentation and technical reports; proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and GD&T.
• Compliance: Due to the nature of the industry and the sensitive information involved, this role requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, , or equivalent as defined by ITAR).

Why Apply?

This is a high-visibility role within an established firm that values technical expertise and process innovation. The position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, lead continuous improvement projects, and work with sophisticated technologies in a fast-paced environment.
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