Systems Engineering Process Engineer - Tustin, CA

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
25% Travel

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
automotive
Process Engineer

Job Details

Job Title: Systems Engineering Process Engineer Location: Tustin, CA (Hybrid)
Visa: all visa is workable except H1b, OPT and CPT

Duration: long team

(No H1b, OPT and CPT and old LinkedIn profile is mandatory)

Note: Only genuine candidates will be considered, Non-compliance may result in your company being blocked.

Role Summary

Client is seeking a Systems Engineering Process Engineer to support at their Tustin, California location. This position plays a key role in optimizing the engineering development lifecycle focusing on requirements management and test management processes. The ideal candidate will have a systems mindset, a strong process orientation, and deep experience implementing tools like Jama. This is a high-impact role supporting process definition, tool configuration, training, metrics reporting, and cross-functional alignment across engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

  • Define, document, and deploy scalable and efficient processes for:
  • Requirements management (elicitation, analysis, allocation, traceability, validation)
  • Test management (planning, design, execution, reporting)
  • Identify areas for process improvement, simplification, and automation.

Tooling & Infrastructure

  • Support the configuration and architecture of tools (e.g., Jama).
  • Implement workflows, templates, and process guidance within tooling environments.
  • Troubleshoot and provide expert support for tool-related issues.

Training & Mentorship

  • Develop and conduct training sessions for engineers on new and existing processes.
  • Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert on systems engineering best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with systems engineers, hardware/software teams, V&V teams, and program managers to ensure alignment and adoption of processes.
  • Facilitate process review workshops and cross-functional feedback sessions.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and buy-in.

Metrics & Reporting

  • Define KPIs to assess process health and effectiveness.
  • Create dashboards and generate reports on adherence, bottlenecks, and improvement outcomes.

Continuous Improvement

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement in process management.
  • Conduct regular audits and implement feedback loops for refinement.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or a related field).
  • Minimum 5 years of systems engineering experience with a strong focus on process development, requirements, or test management.
  • Prior experience in industries like automotive, aerospace, or other complex product environments.
  • Proficiency in requirements/test management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion).
  • Strong understanding of full product development lifecycles.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.

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