Process Engineer Jobs in La Palma, CA

A Process Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes. They often work in areas such as factories, plants, or industrial sites, where they help create new system processes, improve existing ones, and reduce costs by finding ways to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources. They also analyze data to identify trends, make process design decisions, and solve production issues. Process Engineers often collaborate with other professionals, such as production managers and quality engineers, to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency standards.

Essential skills for a Process Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent mathematical and statistical knowledge, a good understanding of engineering and industrial principles, and proficiency in using process simulation software. They should also have solid project management abilities, great communication and teamwork skills, and the capacity to work under pressure. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or a Lean Six Sigma certification, can be beneficial. Before becoming a Process Engineer, a person might have roles such as Process Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Control Engineer.

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Process Control Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Essential Skills Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of proven experience with industrial control systems....

Process Improvement Engineer

  • Stanton, CA (4 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stanton, CA (4 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in process improvement, manufacturing...

Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly through process design and inspection optimization....

Senior System Process engineer

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Role- Senior System Process engineer Location- IRVINE, CA holder Role is HYBRID Most Important Skills/Responsibilities: - Support the definition, development, documentation, and deployment of robust...

Quality Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 3 days ago

INTRODUCTION Barksdale, founded in 1949, is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered control products. As a subsidiary of Crane Co. a $2B industrial conglomerate, Barksdale has a leading brand...

Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 4 days ago

What We Look For: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivelent level of experience 3 plus years working in the aerospace industry....

Process Engineer 2

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Role : Process Engineer 2 Location : Irvine, CA Type : Fulltime Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) & ISO (International Organization for Standardization...

Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics Category (PWB) - Remote in Orange, CA

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description This is a remote position; however, the selected individual must live in or around the Orange, CA area of the United States to be able to travel to/visit suppliers in the area....

Remote Work

Process Engineer

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (5 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (5 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice,...

Senior Process Development Engineer - Backend

  • Baldwin Park, CA (17 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (17 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Process Development Engineer - Backend FormFactor, Inc. Baldwin Park, CA In a world driven by the increased demand of technology, semiconductor manufacturers require a trusted partner to...

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for supporting the companys efforts to drive a proactive culture of enhanced, consistent compliance, as well as being a catalyst for change...

Material Quality Engineer - Manufacturing, Omniseal Solution

  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Engineering team to document and monitor material performance and process changes....

Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace Machining

  • Santa Ana, CA (12 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (12 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Country United States of America State / County California City Santa Ana Division Fasteners Company Cherry Function Quality Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 17770...

Process Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Process Engineer (2105)** + Title:Process Engineer + Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber & Composites + Location:Irvine, CA Group Company: + Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber & Composites...

Process Development Engineer JC

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from La Palma, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Developing and achieving product-by-process viability and design-for-manufacturability at pilot scale which is scalable and capable of meeting project objectives....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in La Palma, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in La Palma, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Process Engineers in La Palma, CA
2-4 years
23.6%
10+ years
18.1%
Less than 1 year
17.7%
1-2 years
16.4%
None
9.4%
8-10 years
6.1%
6-8 years
4.7%
4-6 years
4.0%



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