Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing preferred) or equivalent experience.
Three or more years in process, manufacturing, industrial, quality, or related engineering roles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven process improvement capabilities.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Excellent communication skills for cross-organizational collaboration.
Availability for on-call support during critical operations.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and improve machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
Analyze production data to enhance process performance and reduce variability.
Develop manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and tooling requirements.
Create and maintain standard work and manufacturing documentation.
Conduct process validations and lead root cause investigations.
Support projects aimed at improving productivity and quality.
Collaborate with teams on new processes and equipment modifications.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage.
Travel coverage.
Disability coverage.
Voluntary life insurance.
Tuition assistance program.
Retirement savings plans.
Comprehensive employee and family assistance program.
Full Job Description
Winpak Lane Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Rialto, California. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Process Engineer will drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations supporting packaging machinery production. This role focuses on improving quality, reducing waste and rework, increasing productivity, and supporting safe, cost-effective manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Process & Technical Expertise
Evaluate machining, fabrication, mechanical assembly, and equipment testing processes to identify improvements.
Use statistical methods and production data to analyze process performance, reduce variability, and improve consistency.
Create and maintain standard work, work instructions, setup documentation, and manufacturing records.
Support design reviews, engineering changes, and production readiness; evaluate designs for manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Conduct process validations, first-article builds, capability studies, and manufacturing trials.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
Maintain process information in manufacturing systems and support ISO 9001, safety, and ergonomic requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Project Support
Lead or support projects that improve productivity, quality, cost, and process capability.
Analyze cycle times, bottlenecks, scrap, rework, capacity, and labor utilization to implement sustainable improvements.
Improve facility layouts, material flow, workstation organization, and equipment utilization.
Collaborate with Engineering on new processes, equipment modifications, installations, and commissioning.
Develop labor standards and cost analyses; evaluate return on investment and support capital project justification.
Collaboration, Training & Operational Support
Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance on troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
Work with suppliers and equipment manufacturers to evaluate tooling, components, and process solutions.
Train manufacturing employees on approved processes and monitor ongoing effectiveness.
Support the transition of new or revised designs into production.
Provide operational support for start-ups, troubleshooting, and an on-call rotation as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
Three or more years of process, manufacturing, industrial, quality, or related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to improve manufacturing processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
Availability for on-call support during start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to CNC machining, fabrication, mechanical assembly, automation, or packaging machinery.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and standard work.
Experience with time studies, workflow analysis, process documentation, and manufacturing layout improvements.
Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement projects.
Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing data systems.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Approximately 50% office and 50% manufacturing floor, including exposure to noise, temperature variations, and occasional work at heights.
Regular walking, standing, and stair climbing, with occasional lifting of 25-50 pounds.
Compensation range:
The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary. The range for a Level I Engineer is $78,000-$85,000. The range for a Level II Engineer is $92,00- $105,000.
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:
Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
Travel coverage
Disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Tuition assistance program
Retirement savings plans
A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.
