What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer position at The Gund Company?
Are you ready to drive innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing?
Join our Walnut, CA team as a Manufacturing Process Engineer and help us deliver exceptional results in a collaborative, fast-paced environment! New graduates welcome to apply!
Location: Walnut, CA
Annual Salary: $75,000 (DOE)
About The Gund Company
At The Gund Company, we are more than a global leader in manufacturing and fabricating engineered material solutions in electrical insulation—we are a vibrant community of innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers who are passionate about making a difference. With 17 facilities worldwide, we deliver engineered material solutions and custom-fabricated parts, all backed by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems and a reputation for exceptional customer service and quality.
Position Overview - Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, material usage, and process variation
- Lead work order improvements and update Engineering Master records with best practices
- Collaborate with Operations, HR, Sales, Service, Production, and Quality/Lean teams to enhance quality, speed, cost / efficiency
- Support new product development, supplier/material evaluations, and R &D workorders
- Drive margin improvement through process efficiency and gross profit reviews
- Standardize processes, create graphical instructions, and train team members
- Provide hands-on support for equipment, process, and material troubleshooting
- Manage installation / implementation of new equipment, tools, processes—including operator and customer service training
- Conduct daily Gemba walks to identify improvement opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
- BS in Process Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 4 years process engineering experience, preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience improving manufacturing processes, Kaizen, and project management
- Familiar with CAD, CAM software, CNC equipment
- Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in production processes
- Problem solving skills including Lean Tools such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC A3
Preferred Skills:
- Composites fabrication and or composites materials manufacturing experience a plus.
- Project management experience including creating and using value stream mapping and Gantt Charts
- Experience and/or Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)
Some travel may be required
Why Join Us?
- Safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment
- PTO, paid holidays plus additional paid Sick Time
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive, cost-effective benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
- 401(k) with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Ongoing training and development programs
Be part of a company that values your creativity and invests in your future
Ready to Make an Impact as a Manufacturing Process Engineer?
Apply today and bring your creative vision to The Gund Company—where your ideas drive actual results and your career growth is our priority.
The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities for the role of Manufacturing Process Engineer.
Salary : $75,000