Sr. Process and Methodology Engineer

 

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 DOE

Location: Valencia, CA

 

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

 

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

 

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

 

Main Functions

The role of the Sr. Process and Methodology Engineer will be to champion manufacturing equipment operations and processes that will allow Fralock to manufacture the highest quality parts in our industry at highest yield within tight control specifications.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for improving and troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes
• Work on WorkCentre process design and development for existing and new products, which includes choosing the right equipment, setup, tooling, process steps and writing instructions on how to manufacture
• Research new and existing equipment/ machines to check for the functionality and feasibility of customer part manufacturing
• Work on projects that will reduce lead times, internal manufacturing costs, and will improve process control and yield.
• Lead realization of work instructions and training.
• Work within QA/QC procedures with an ability to understand their scope and application, as well as waiver documentation and procedures

Qualifications

• Assembly (Welding/bonding/soldering, Encapsulation, metrology, Inspection,  Electrical tests, lamination, not limited to work center experience
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and problem solve
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and acceptable driving record

Preferred Experience

• Self motivated, results and action oriented, and a strong team player
• A hands on aptitude (mechanical, electrical, DIY)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Just In-Time, Kanban principles
• Process Engineering knowledge
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 or ISO 13485

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any related field

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Walking/Standing
• Minimum 25 lb lifting requirement
• Able to ascend/descend stairs while carrying acceptable loads

 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.