Process Engineer

  • Valence Surface Technologies
  • Lynwood, California
  • Full Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Reviewing customer specifications for detailed requirements to set up new processes or establish gaps between current practices and specification requirements.
  • Manage process optimization in regards to tooling, throughput, cost analysis on new/existing packages, and cost reduction on paint.
  • Oversee first article qualification to ensure time optimization, pricing evaluation and proper engineering.
  • Responsible for scheduling all new customer orders/packages.
  • Coordinate with planning for the creation of accurate and detailed work orders for all new and existing orders along with the creation of new technique cards.
  • Perform regular gap analysis of customer specifications for new revisions being released for current established processes.
  • Perform project management to meet required goals and deadlines.
  • Use Statistical Process Control tools (e.g. Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Pareto, etc.) to evaluate potential risk when setting up new processes or reviewing changes to current processes.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other project team members to ensure continuous success in meeting required deadlines and product goals.
  • Establish objectives for each individual project assigned to ensure that the team members have a clear understanding of expectations.
  • Schedule required meetings, procure assets required, and communicate with required departments to ensure objectives are met.
  • Create and revise internal processing procedures and quality work instructions for performing quality control tests
  • Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
  • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
  • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
  • Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
  • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
  • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:

  • Mechanical OR Aerospace Engineering
  • 1 – 2 years of experience
  • Knowledge of CAD and blueprint reading

Other Physical Requirements

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Depth)
  • Sense of Sound - able to hear average conversations
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Must wear safety glasses

Compensation & Benefits:

    • Pay Range: $49,350 - $70,350
    • Benefits Include:
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      • Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
      • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • 401(k) with Employer Match
      • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
      • 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in office setting but will be exposed to shop conditions on a regular basis

Job ID: 523404271
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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