Process Engineer

Vista, CA

Full time

IRC97705

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, industrializing, and continuously improving advanced manufacturing and test processes for high-performance brushless DC motors and voice coil actuators used in aerospace & defense and other mission-critical applications.

This role plays a critical part in new product development (NPD) by designing scalable, automated manufacturing solutions, driving cutting-edge process technologies, and ensuring full compliance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements.

The Process Engineer partners cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure successful product launches, robust process capability, and best-in-class cost, quality, and delivery performance.

General Responsibilities

• Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing

• Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications

• Key participant in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products

• Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications and continuity of equipment

• Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect free manufacture

• Developing new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications

• Organize the arranging of sample lines and process development equipment

• Key participant in advanced quality planning activities

• Coordinates all functional requirements, the reviewing of designs and debugging /qualifying new high volume assembly /test equipment or tooling

• Transferring knowledge to make site personnel

• Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects and manufacturing costs

• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet out delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets

• Evaluate technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation- if required, quality control systems, and material knowledge

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Support the development of advanced manufacturing processes and automation for BLDC Motors and Voice Coil Actuators, including winding, magnet assembly, precision bonding, soldering, laser welding, and actuator assembly.

• Drive innovation in motor manufacturing techniques (e.g., high-speed winding, precision balancing, coil insertion, magnetization, and VCA assembly processes).

• Support execution of APQP deliverables for new product programs, including:

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)

• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)

• Control Plans

• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

• PPAP readiness and submission support

• Develop and qualify high-performance test systems for motors and VCAs including:

• Electrical performance testing (torque, speed, efficiency)

• Thermal and environmental validation

• End-of-line functional testing with automated data capture

• Ensure processes meet AS9100 and customer-specific quality requirements.

• Serve as the process engineering lead on cross-functional NPD programs.

• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design engineering to optimize product manufacturability.

• Drive manufacturing readiness from NBO through SOP and ramp-up, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

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$81,520.00 - $112,090.00

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