Quality Process Engineer

Riverside, ca, CA
Full Time
Engineering
Mid Level

 

Summary

Under the direction Product Development Manager, the Process Engineer is a manufacturing-focused quality and process engineer embedded in composite pressure vessel production. The primary responsibility of this role is reducing scrap and improving First Pass Yield (FPY) through hands-on production floor engagement, process improvement, and tooling and fixture solutions. This position works closely within the manufacturing environment to stabilize processes, eliminate sources of variation, and drive sustainable quality improvements while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions of the Job

Scrap Reduction, FPY Improvement & Production Floor Support:
- Serve as a hands-on manufacturing/process engineer with primary ownership of scrap reduction and FPY improvement across composite manufacturing operations.
- Maintain a strong daily presence on the production floor supporting filament winding, resin application, curing, machining, assembly, and testing.
- Identify dominant scrap drivers, yield losses, and process failures impacting product quality and manufacturing stability.
- Lead real-time troubleshooting of production issues that result in defects, rework, or process instability.
- Implement immediate containment actions and long-term corrective improvements embedded into daily operations.

Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Fixture & Tooling Support:
- Provide hands-on manufacturing and process engineering support to improve process stability, repeatability, and yield.
- Evaluate composite manufacturing processes to identify sources of variation, inefficiency, and quality risk.
- Design, specify, and support fixtures, gauges, and production tooling to improve process control and defect prevention.
- Verify tooling and fixtures are capable, validated, and suitable for production use prior to release.

Quality Compliance, Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action:
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 9001, applicable AS standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for scrap, rework, nonconformances, and FPY losses.
- Ensure corrective actions are effective, sustainable, and fully integrated into manufacturing processes and work instructions.
- Support internal and external audits through disciplined process control, accurate documentation, and production-level evidence.

Job Skills and Requirements

- Demonstrated success reducing scrap and improving First Pass Yield in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on experience supporting production operations in a quality or process engineering role.
- Experience designing, verifying, or supporting fixtures, gauges, and production tooling.
- Working knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and pressure vessel production preferred.
- Strong root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS standards and their practical application in manufacturing.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Education/Training Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3–7 years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing support roles.
- Experience with composite materials or pressure vessel manufacturing preferred.
- Background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing is desirable.
- Training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP and Life Insurance
  • 401k with Company match of up to 6%
  • Company Paid Holidays (11 Days)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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