Process Engineer

Process EngineerThis is an early-career, hands-on position in the manufacturing area, responsible for developing our molding process and making parts. Our Process Engineer takes new customer parts from first shot to a dialed-in process, delivers parts on schedule, and designs and runs the experiments that make the process better. This is an on-site role in Berkeley: you will spend your days on the floor, not behind a computer. A couple of years of experience is preferred; strong new graduates who want to build things will be considered.About ArrisCarbon fiber composites hold the potential to change the world by unlocking novel design architectures that deliver unparalleled performance at lighter weights. Despite this potential, the complexity and cost of designing and manufacturing these anisotropic materials has limited their use to high-end, niche applications. Arris Composites has solved this problem and some of the top companies in the world have taken notice. New design latitude and improved performance provides competitive advantages for leaders across the industrial, defense, and consumer markets. Your view of composites is about to change.As Our Process Engineer, You Will:Take new customer parts from first shot to a dialed-in, repeatable process, and deliver parts on schedulePlan and run your own experiments: make parts, measure results, and report back with clear recommendationsKeep the process running day to day: setup, changeovers, maintenance coordination, and throughputTroubleshoot part defects and process drift at the machine, and document what worksWork independently, and pull in design, tooling, materials, and quality when needed to get parts out the doorYou Will Ideally Bring:A BS in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)1–3 years of experience; prior hands-on manufacturing experience (molding/composites/tooling) is a plusA builder's mindset: you would rather be at the machine making parts than at a deskGrit and dependability: willing to show up, work hard, and see problems throughPractical experimental instinct: you know what's worth testing and can draw clear conclusions (DOE experience a plus)Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a team player who pulls others in when neededKnowledge and understanding of composite materials (desired but not needed)Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) as defined under ITAR, due to work on ITAR-controlled U.S. defense programsPerks Include:Competitive salary with equityComprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disabilityFlexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)Pre-tax commuter benefits programFantastic 401k matching planPaid parental leaveGenerous vacation policyHealthy snacks, sparkling water, extremely addictive peanut butter pretzelsLocationThis position is in Berkeley, CA. It's within walking distance to Amtrak, ~1.5 miles from BART, and ~1 mile from the Marina Ferry (direct from SF Ferry Building).Arris Composites recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.At Arris Composites, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. We pride ourselves on providing best-in-class solutions to our customers around the world; our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in the state or locality in which a person is employed.