Process Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, 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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Quality Process Engineer

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

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

Process Engineer, Requirements

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

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

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks Experience with spreadsheets, scheduling programs, and word processing....

Supplier Quality Engineer NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA) experience and developing source inspection plans and qualifying the inspection process capabilities....

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Batteries)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA) experience and developing source inspection plans and qualifying the inspection process capabilities....

Process Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This position will support the asphalt roofing products manufacturing operation through direct participation and commitment to World Class Manufacturing in the areas of safety, cost, quality, and...

cGMP Process Engineer

  • Yorba Linda, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

cGMP Compliance Engineer Location: Yorba Linda, CA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (MondayFriday, with OT availability) Pay Rate: $50/hr $60/hr (flexible for highly qualified candidates) About the...

GMP Process Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Your Role on the Team The GMP Process Engineer will support the facilities of the GMP Facility in the School of Medicine....

Senior Supply Quality Engineer

  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Corona, CA Reports To: Quality Manager Business Unit: Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Pay Range: $85,000 - $106,000 base salary (Compensation may vary based on...

GMP Process Engineer

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Your Role on the Team The GMP Process Engineer will support the facilities of the GMP Facility in the School of Medicine....

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA) experience and developing source inspection plans and qualifying the inspection process capabilities....

Process Engineer

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 9 days ago

highlighting technical qualifications Job Description We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our team....

Quality Engineer II

  • South El Monte, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • South El Monte, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Principal Operations Quality Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

for manufacturability (DFM) and problem solving (RCA) techniques to ensure the highest level of product quality....

Process Engineer (Medical Device)

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications Required for Position Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field is required Minimum of 2 years of industry process engineer experience is required...

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in Santa Ana, CA 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 Santa Ana, 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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