Process Engineer – | NEOTech, Chatsworth, CA
Location: Chatsworth, CA 91311 — 100% on-site. Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available.
Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift
Pay: $85,000 – $105,000 per year
Company: NEOTech, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider
NEOTech is growing its Engineering team in Chatsworth and has multiple Process Engineer openings available now. You'll support and improve the manufacturing processes and equipment that keep our production floor running — from facilitating Lean/Kaizen events that move real KPIs and yield, to programming and troubleshooting the equipment itself.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate Kaizen and continuous improvement events and projects, from scoping through implementation and sustainment
- Provide hands-on technical and process support on the production floor; troubleshoot issues and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing process equipment, including screen printer, pick & place, reflow, wave, selective soldering, AOI, and 5DX
- Support engineering initiatives evaluating solders, fluxes, and new equipment installations; recommend solutions tactically and strategically
- Improve manufacturing techniques and process capability to maximize efficiency and yield while protecting quality
- Build process flows, business process requirements, and operating equipment specifications
- Initiate process improvements through evaluation of test/yield data and manufacturing defects
- Guide machine operators and production staff on process, business, or technical problems
- Report project status and results to leadership through clear, data-driven presentations
- Support all corporate and site ISO and 6S/safety standards
What You Bring
Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or a related field, plus 2+ years of related experience — or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; electronics industry experience preferred
- Hands-on Lean Manufacturing experience and formal Lean training; able to apply, teach, and coach Lean Six Sigma tools (Visual Management, SMED, 5S, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, FMEA, Pareto charts, histograms)
- Prior supervisory or team-lead experience
- Knowledge of Surface Mount Technology, documentation control, and wave soldering technology a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication, equally effective with front-line operators and management
- Project management skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint required; Macros a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to sustainable improvements
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays.
Important: Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Apply today to join NEOTech's Chatsworth engineering team.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment
- Prior supervisory experience
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply, teach, and coach Lean Six Sigma concepts (Visual Management, SMED, 5S, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, FMEA, Pareto, histograms)
- Project management skills
- Proficiency with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Macros
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education and experience)
- Formal training in Lean Methodologies
- U.S. Citizenship (ITAR and/or CUI compliance)
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test (includes screening for illegal drugs and marijuana)
What We Do
NEOTech is a premier provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), integrated design engineering, and advanced supply chain solutions. The company specializes in high-complexity, high-reliability programs for the aerospace and defense, medical device, and high-tech industrial markets. Their capabilities span the full product lifecycle, including microelectronics, PCBA manufacturing, cable and interconnect solutions, and system-level box build services.
