Process Engineer Precision Manufacturing

TL;DR

Process Engineer Precision Manufacturing (Metallurgy/Materials): Developing, validating, and sustaining manufacturing processes for advanced optical and metallic components with an accent on yield improvement, root cause analysis, and throughput optimization. Focus on building SOPs/control plans, analyzing production metrics, and integrating new equipment/materials while ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace/defense standards.

Location: Temecula, 92590

Salary: $100,000–$170,000

Company

hirify.global represents a precision manufacturing leader focused on high-performance components for aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Lead process development and validation for new and existing manufacturing processes; create and maintain SOPs, control plans, and process specifications.
• Analyze production data and metrics to drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput enhancement.
• Investigate process deviations, nonconformances, and quality concerns using structured root-cause methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, materials, and process controls to maintain manufacturing capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or closely related).
• 5–7 years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in metallurgy and materials science; experience with vacuum coating, electroforming, plating, thin-film deposition, or precision finishing preferred.
• Proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Ability to produce engineering documentation and technical reports; proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and GD&T.
• U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or equivalent as defined by ITAR).

Culture & Benefits

• High-visibility role reporting to executive leadership with a focus on process innovation and continuous improvement.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations available during the employment process.
• Participation in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Hiring process

• Application review and screening for required qualifications and U.S. Person eligibility.
• Interview(s) to assess process engineering experience, documentation/analysis skills, and fit for precision manufacturing environment.