Process Engineer

Process Engineer I – Engineered Technical Ceramics

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite | Salary Range: $78,600 - $90,300 DOE |

Location:

Poway, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider creating advanced, high‑reliability components for sectors such as semiconductor equipment, medical devices, aerospace, and power electronics.

Seeking a materials or process engineer with 0–2 years of experience in product development and manufacturing engineering. The Process Engineer I will own technical and operational aspects of complex development programs under guidance from senior engineering and product/program management.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) programs on behalf of product management, production, and engineering.
• Participate in design reviews, contributing technical expertise for product feasibility and optimal manufacturing methods.
• Own development of project planning documents: program scheduling, test plans, and resource planning.
• Formulate and improve process travelers using operator data and ERP software.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing resources to determine defect root causes, propose corrective actions, and document manufacturing changes via travelers.
• Evaluate manufacturing process capability (SPC), methods, and tooling, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Monitor furnace process performance, thermal consistency, shrink variability, and dye check yields, editing work instructions and process parameters as needed.
• Manage material lot release process testing and track key material properties for ceramic products.
• Work with engineering, operations, and vendors to develop cost estimates and proposals.
• Assist and troubleshoot existing manufacturing processes.
• Lead creation of work instructions and training for key selected processes.
• Support tactical projects from customer RMAs or audit findings, improving documentation and procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of failure‑mode analysis techniques for process development and improvement.
• Experience designing and applying Design of Experiments (DOE) to enhance process capabilities.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and Archimedes scales.

• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and strong team player.
• Hands‑on aptitude and process engineering knowledge.
• Experience with ceramic and/or glass component manufacturing.
• Understanding of ceramic powder handling and processing.
• Experience with multilayer ceramic manufacturing and high‑temperature sintering.
• History of self‑directed projects and R&D execution.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and interpretation of FEA/CFD results.
• Hands‑on mechanical and/or thermophysical measurement testing experience.
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Just In Time, Kanban, and ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 13485.

• 0–2 years in a technical engineering role.
• Experience in ceramics manufacturing, sintering, industrial, production, or quality engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or an engineering‑related discipline.

Access to ITAR/EAR‑controlled information is required; the successful candidate must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR/EAR regulations.

• Social Security verification
• Prior employment verification
• Criminal history check
• Personal and professional references
• Motor vehicle records

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination in any form, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.