Process Engineering Positions

Job Description Process Engineer II (NPI)

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)
Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.
Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.
Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

The New Product Integration (NPI) Engineer serves as the technical lead responsible for transitioning new customer designs into successful production within a printed circuit board and advanced materials manufacturing environment. This role collaborates closely with customers, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability, process readiness, quality compliance, and successful product launches for critical Aerospace & Defense and Medical Device applications.
The NPI Engineer evaluates product designs, develops manufacturing strategies, coordinates prototype and qualification builds, and ensures seamless integration of new products into production while meeting customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Under minimal supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

Lead the introduction of new products from quotation and design review through production release.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing teams during new product development.
Develop project timelines and track product launch milestones to ensure successful implementation.
Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product revisions throughout the product lifecycle.
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability (DFM) and identify opportunities to improve yield, quality, and production efficiency.
Develop manufacturing process flows for multilayer printed circuit boards and advanced electronic assemblies.
Collaborate with Process Engineering to establish and validate manufacturing processes including:
Layer fabrication and lamination
Chemical etching
Plating and finishing operations
Inspection and testing processes
Support process validations, equipment qualifications, and capability studies.
Generate manufacturing instructions, routers, travelers, and process documentation.
Coordinate activities among Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Program Management teams.
Identify and mitigate technical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks associated with new product launches.
Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing personnel regarding new processes and product requirements.
Ability to manage and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized and complex situations.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documents.
Strong knowledge of quality processes within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Suite for tracking, reporting, and data management.
Must have knowledge to apply complex use of databases/spreadsheets.
Able to use large amounts of data to make strategic decisions.
~ Experience with KPI tracking, performance metrics, and data analysis to support operational improvements.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and new product introduction methodologies.
Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
Direct experience in printed circuit board manufacturing and PCB fabrication processes.
Knowledge of multilayer PCB construction and fabrication processes.
Experience with SPC, DOE, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI), process monitoring systems, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
Understanding of environmental regulations and chemical handling requirements within manufacturing operations.

Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, medical and automotive industry.
Prior experience in photo development operations, chemical etching processes, and copper plating and metal finishing.

Bachelors (B.degree in manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Frequent use of hands for handling equipment and tools.
Ability to perform similar operations and tasks for 6-8 hours.
While performing the duties of this job, will regularly be exposed to moving high-speed machinery and mechanical parts. Will occasionally be exposed to machine oils and hazardous materials.
Travel 10% as required.

Personal and Professional References
Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #nCompany Description Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.
Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.\