Production & Process Engineering

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Process Engineer I - EP

Full Time San Jose, CA, US

Process Engineer I

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. This role partners closely with operations, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure stable, capable production processes in compliance with ISO quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency

Analyze process performance using data, metrics, and statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events

Support new product introductions, process validations, and equipment commissioning

Collaborate with quality to investigate and resolve process-related defects, nonconformances, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Partner with operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability, process capability, and standardization

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, regulatory, ISO, and customer requirements

Support internal and external audits related to process, quality, and regulatory compliance

Protect and manage controlled technical data in accordance with ITAR and export control requirements, where applicable

Work Experience & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) strongly preferred

3–7+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, preferably within an ISO-certified facility

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems

Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Knowledge of process capability, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems

Understanding of ITAR requirements and handling of export‑controlled technical data, where applicable

Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications

Personal Attributes

Work Environment: Combination of office work and time spent on the manufacturing floor

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Disability/Veteran

S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.