Top Process Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Reviews customer specifications, establishes and optimizes manufacturing processes, oversees first article qualification, schedules new orders, creates work orders and technique cards, and performs gap analyses. Uses process-control tools to assess risk, coordinates cross-functional project teams, develops procedures and quality instructions, and manages project objectives, deadlines, tooling, throughput, and cost reduction initiatives.

Develop and mature R&D manufacturing processes from technical demonstration through production transfer. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing process variation, establishing operating windows and controls, qualifying measurement methods, conducting risk assessments and FMEAs, documenting procedures, and supporting validation, training, and initial production. The role focuses on achieving repeatability, yield, capability, throughput, cycle time, cost, and commercial practicality in collaboration with R&D, equipment engineering, mechatronics, and production teams.

Develops and improves machining, automated assembly, anodizing, inspection, and cleaning processes for aerospace, defense, and automotive production. Responsibilities include troubleshooting shop-floor issues, CNC programming collaboration, DFM, fixturing, equipment commissioning, metrology, process documentation, data analysis, and continuous improvement. The role supports production scalability, quality, throughput, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Supports process improvement and manufacturing method development in a PCBA production environment. Collects and analyzes production data, maintains process documentation, troubleshoots issues with cross-functional teams, and assists with equipment installation, commissioning, and validation. Participates in safety reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Trains production personnel on equipment operation, process improvements, and assembly best practices.

Leads manufacturing process optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for high-volume production. Owns process capability, SPC, DOE, risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, control plans, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance. Partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Product Development, Automation, Test Engineering, Planning, and Facilities. Uses manufacturing data, dashboards, MES, eDHR, Power BI, and Tableau to improve quality, yield, throughput, reliability, safety, and cost.

Leads new product integration from design review through production release for multilayer PCBs and advanced materials. Responsibilities include manufacturability evaluation, prototype and qualification builds, process development and validation, ECO management, documentation, launch milestone tracking, risk mitigation, quality compliance, and manufacturing training. The role collaborates with customers and cross-functional Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Program Management teams in aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing.

Develops, implements, optimizes, and sustains PCB manufacturing processes, especially wet-process operations such as imaging, etching, plating, cleaning, and chemical treatment. The role improves yield, quality, throughput, reliability, safety, and cost through process design, statistical analysis, DOE, validation, root-cause investigation, continuous improvement, documentation, equipment evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. It also supports new product introduction, audits, employee training, and environmental compliance.

Develop, mature, integrate, and sustain semiconductor fabrication process modules and complete process flows in a Class 10 cleanroom. Improve process control and production yield, troubleshoot process issues using root cause and corrective action methods, evaluate new manufacturing tools, and qualify processes for production. Collaborate with materials, product, reliability, and manufacturing teams, document results, present findings, and mentor junior engineers.

Owns and improves semiconductor assembly processes, especially wirebond and eutectic die attach, to increase yield, efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance. Leads process development, tool selection, installation, qualification, and new product introduction. Conducts statistical experiments and failure analysis, creates operating procedures, trains personnel, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams in a cleanroom and 24/7 factory environment.

Lead process engineering design and execution for mining, mineral processing, material handling, and heavy industrial facilities. Develop PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, specifications, and equipment designs; coordinate multidisciplinary teams; oversee quality, safety, commissioning, and client expectations. Support proposals, business development, client relationships, conferences, and project pursuits. Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards and best practices. Regular travel to offices, project sites, and industrial facilities is expected.

Own SMT process development and control for high-volume PCB assembly. Program automated assembly and inspection equipment, specify tooling and stencils, maintain quality plans and SOPs, train operators, support line operations, reduce defects and scrap, implement CAPA, provide DFM feedback, and support product scale-up from prototypes through NPI and high-volume production.

Build and deploy AI-driven process optimization models for refineries and petrochemical plants. Scope customer opportunities, analyze plant time-series data, develop and validate process models, commission closed-loop optimizers, train operators, troubleshoot deployed models, and support plant-system integrations. The role also leads technical customer relationships, manages implementation projects, documents workflows, and channels field feedback to product and R&D teams.

Own CNC process development and design machining workflows, integrate automation systems, optimize toolpaths, collaborate across teams, and lead yield improvement efforts.

Supports and improves electronics manufacturing processes and equipment, including SMT, soldering, inspection, cleaning, and testing systems. Programs, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment; evaluates materials and new installations; analyzes yield and defect data; develops process improvements; prepares capital investment proposals and reports; guides production employees; collaborates with vendors and business groups; and ensures compliance with IPC, ISO, EHS, quality, and 6S standards.

The Sr. Process Engineer will lead and support pharmaceutical process system engineering projects, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards while guiding project teams in mechanical design and implementation.

Designs process-mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including equipment, piping, pumping, hydraulics, aeration, and pipe supports. Develops calculations, specifications, drawings, and BIM models; coordinates interdisciplinary design teams; reviews construction submittals; responds to contractor inquiries; and performs site observations. The role also supports construction phases, manages design tasks, and may mentor less experienced staff.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

The Backend Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing semiconductor backend processes, yield improvement, defect reduction, and supporting new product introduction with a focus on manufacturing stability and process documentation.

Develops, tests, deploys, and supports attended and unattended UiPath RPA automations. Works with stakeholders to analyze processes, gather requirements, identify automation opportunities, and translate needs into technical solutions. Builds database and API integrations using SQL and programming languages, applies web technologies for browser automation, and maintains documentation. Troubleshoots automations, supports Agile and Waterfall development, participates in testing and project planning, and provides operational status updates.

Develop and optimize metal additive manufacturing processes by analyzing large in situ datasets, executing experiments, measuring material properties, tracking printed-part quality metrics, and supporting tool qualification. Collaborate with mechanical, software, and simulation engineers to improve 3D printing technology using data analysis and machine learning. The role is fully onsite in Hawthorne, California.

Owns DFM, DFA, and DFT activities for aerospace PCB and PCBA manufacturing from design review through production release. Reviews schematics, layouts, and bills of material; defines manufacturing and inspection requirements; supports supplier qualification, audits, first-article inspections, NPI builds, process investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Partners with engineering, quality, supply chain, test teams, and contract manufacturers to improve manufacturability, assembly quality, yield, and production readiness.

The Senior Process Engineer will develop processes for metal 3D printing, analyze data, optimize hardware, and collaborate on innovative solutions in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The Process Engineer will develop new metal additive processes by analyzing data, conducting experiments, collaborating with engineers, and optimizing performance metrics.

Lead development and implementation of SOPs, KPIs, and statistical monitoring for beverage can and end manufacturing. Drive process improvement, material qualifications, consumable reduction, training, and Lean/Six Sigma projects across plants.

Implement and support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects at the Mason facility. Facilitate Kaizen events, collect/process data, troubleshoot production issues, lead cross-functional teams, document processes, and deliver results using MS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools.