Manufacturing Process Engineer

Polycorp Ltd • San Jose, CA

22h • $115,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. This role manages process design, costing, and Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy while leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and promote standardization across the facility. The position partners closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure optimal product flow and cost‑effective manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software (e.g., MiniTab).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with costing, BOM management, or ERP systems preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green to Black Belt preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Improve equipment layout, tooling, and workflow for efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis using DMAIC, 5 Why, and other structured problem-solving tools.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and production line balancing.
• Create, update, and audit Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings.
• Perform cost analysis on labor, materials, scrap, and overhead.
• Support new product introductions through costing and process definition.
• Collaborate with Finance and Supply Chain to evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to reduce defects, enhance throughput, and eliminate waste.
• Track CI results and implement control plans for long-term sustainability.
• Train employees on Lean, 5S, and problem-solving tools.
• Improve process capability and reduce variation in manufacturing.
• Support CAPA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs such as scrap, yield, and uptime and develop improvement actions.
• Partner with Engineering on ECOs and manufacturability reviews.
• Work with Maintenance on equipment upgrades and process reliability.
• Assist Supply Chain in addressing vendor and material quality issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• This position is bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level