Top Process Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Own process engineering for chocolate and confectionery innovation projects from technical brief through factory implementation. Translate recipes into process flows, equipment requirements, operating parameters, trial plans, and scale-up strategies. Lead factory trials, validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, process optimization, commercialization, shelf-life support, and technical documentation while collaborating with R&D, Culinary, Quality, Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and co-manufacturers.

Support the transition and scaling of L-PBF production equipment into high-volume manufacturing. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and process issues; improve reliability, throughput, yield, OEE, and machine capability; conduct root-cause investigations; support equipment qualification, validation, commissioning, and factory expansion; develop engineering standards, maintenance procedures, and documentation; and collaborate with design, quality, operations, and maintenance teams.

Responsible for day-to-day operation and optimization of production tools, troubleshooting issues, and analyzing yield data to improve processes for efficient manufacturing.

The Senior Process Engineer will develop and qualify semiconductor packaging processes, oversee tool and materials selection, and collaborate with design teams for high-volume production.

Support development and optimization of metal additive manufacturing processes by executing experiments, analyzing large in situ and post-build data, performing metrology and material characterization, tracking quality metrics, and collaborating with mechanical, software, and simulation teams to iterate on printing technology.

The Process Engineer is responsible for advancing plant-based products from feasibility to production readiness, optimizing processes, and supporting new product launches in a cross-functional team environment.

Lead mechanical process design for water and wastewater projects: develop basis of design, equipment sizing/selection, construction documents, specifications, hydraulic analyses, cost estimates, discipline coordination, project management, business development, mentoring, and quality control.

Lead development, characterization, qualification and transfer of high-volume optoelectronic assembly processes. Design and run DOE, perform FMEA/RCCA, specify/procure equipment, design tooling, document processes, train technicians, and ensure successful manufacturing transfer and equipment maintenance.

Plan, develop, and execute process engineering tasks for federal industrial and manufacturing projects. Create PFDs/P&IDs, perform mass/energy balances and equipment sizing, support PHAs/HAZOPs, prepare specifications, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, assist construction/commissioning/startup, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, compliance, and process optimization.

Drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Manage plant CAPEX projects from specification through commissioning. Support maintenance planning, supplier and HSE collaboration, equipment validation, troubleshooting, KPI analysis, corrective actions, and Quality Management System improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The Process Safety Engineer will conduct consequence modeling, risk assessments, and support process safety services while interacting with clients.

Lead end-to-end APC/MPC lifecycle for refinery units: identify and justify opportunities, design and commission controllers, develop dynamic models and inferential sensors, track KPIs and economic benefits, mentor engineers, support startups/turnarounds, and coordinate control system upgrades and sustainment with Operations, Planning, and OT teams.

Lead automation projects across design, engineering, implementation, commissioning and lifecycle support. Serve as technical authority for control systems (DCS), provide cybersecurity and operational support, collaborate with sites and vendors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and travel for commissioning as needed.

The Process Development Engineer develops and improves processes and systems for rocket design, manufacturing, and reliability at SpaceX, ensuring efficiency across various functions while supporting software tasks and data management.

Responsible for conducting risk assessments, developing safety standards, providing technical support, conducting audits, offering training, and maintaining ARA software.

Develop, characterize, qualify, and transfer assembly manufacturing processes to production. Design and run DOE, perform FMEA and root-cause analysis, design tooling/fixtures, document processes, train technicians, and oversee equipment procurement, calibration, and maintenance for high-volume optoelectronic assembly.

Design, build, and maintain scalable automated workflows and integrations using platforms like n8n, Zapier, Make, or Workato. Integrate systems via APIs/webhooks, troubleshoot workflow issues, monitor performance, document processes, and support data synchronization across CRMs and business tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Lead the qualification and process development for a new InP photonics semiconductor fabrication facility, focusing on process integration and yield improvement.