Process Engineer Jobs in California

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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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago

engineering, design engineering, quality engineering, or supply chain engineering role Experience with PCBA production (surface mount technology), harness assembly, and/or EEE piece part procurement...

Process Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 hours ago

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Process Engineer

  • Camarillo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar OR 5+ years of experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role. * Interest...

Senior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) his Pilot Operations Senior Quality Engineer role partners on the development of delivery systems for clinical manufacturing for the Transcatheter Heart...

Sr Process Development Engineer (Hybrid)- Irvine, CA

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago

Pilot Line Development: Design manufacturing sequence of operations/workflow and specifications for equipment/tooling to ensure most efficient and productive layout....

Process Engineer (Swing Shift 2:30pm - 11:00pm)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Support daily manufacturing production activities and processes by providing tooling and Design for Manufacturability feedback....

Manufacturing/Process Engineer

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 1 day ago

OSI Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to join the team....

Quality Engineer, Sr.

  • South El Monte, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • South El Monte, CA
  • 1 day ago

Acts as a Liaison between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Sales and Purchasing Functions to ensure product Conformance and Customer Satisfaction....

Technologist, CMP Process Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Technologist, CMP Process Engineer to join our innovative semiconductor manufacturing team in San Jose, United States....

Process Engineer Intern (June 2025 Start Date)

  • Fairfield, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Process Engineer Intern will be mentored by a senior level process engineering team member....

Quality Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

A bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM), or a relevant experience in aerospace products and processes in a roll for Supplier Quality Assurance /...

Sr Process Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with NPI, RnD and other cross functional teams to ensure smooth transfer of design to manufacturing....

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago

for Manufacturing (DFM) leading to more efficient and cost-effective production Ability to successfully balance and prioritize multiple ongoing projects/tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment...

Quality Process Engineer

  • Brea, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 3 days ago

With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia....

Process Engineer, Requirements

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.1%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
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 California
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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