Process Associate Jobs in Chandler, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Role Purpose

The Assembly Process Technician supports and improves assembly operations through hands-on process execution, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a key link between Production and Engineering, helping ensure assembly processes are stable, capable, and consistently meet quality, yield, and throughput targets.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical aptitude, structured problem-solving skills, and the ability to execute and refine standardized work within a precision manufacturing environment.

• Execute and sustain established assembly processes to ensure consistent and repeatable performance.
• Serve as the first-line technical resource for assembly-related issues on the production floor.
• Monitor key process metrics, including yield, defect rates, and cycle time, and escalate performance gaps as needed.
• Support compliance with control plans, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other process documentation.

• Diagnose and resolve assembly defects, process variation, and equipment-related issues.
• Support root cause and corrective action activities, including data collection, analysis, and implementation.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to investigate DMR/MRB issues and help drive corrective actions.
• Identify and reduce sources of scrap, rework, and process instability.

• Support engineering builds, prototype assembly, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Assist in developing, refining, and validating assembly processes, fixtures, and tooling.
• Execute process trials, experiments, and capability studies to improve performance.
• Provide feedback on manufacturability, assembly challenges, and potential design gaps.

• Identify and implement improvements that increase yield, reduce cycle time, and improve product quality.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and process excellence initiatives aligned with site priorities.
• Contribute to the development of standard work, visual aids, and error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions.
• Help drive process stability and repeatability in a high-mix, precision assembly environment.

• Maintain and update assembly work instructions, SOPs, and related process documentation.
• Support the development and sustainment of control plans and inspection methods.
• Ensure accurate process data capture and tracking within MES or other production systems.
• Assist in defining and standardizing best practices across assembly areas.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve overall process performance.
• Support operator training on new or updated processes and standardized work.
• Provide technical input during audits, process reviews, and customer visits.
• Actively promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

• Associate's degree (AAS) in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field
  OR high school diploma/GED with 5-7+ years of relevant assembly or process experience
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or precision assembly environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications

• Experience supporting Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, and quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, RCCA, or 8D
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or other digital manufacturing systems
• Experience in optics, aerospace, or other high-precision assembly environments

Core Competencies

• Process-focused mindset with strong operational discipline
• Data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement orientation
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to translate engineering intent into effective manufacturing execution