Process Engineer - Plastic Extrusion - Thousand Oaks, CA

Diedre Moire · Thousand Oaks, CA

Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Diedre Moire (industrial) in Thousand Oaks, CA. Identify, develop, and implement new technology, processes, and materials for pipelines formed using plastic extrusion, molding, and thermoforming.

They ask for: 2+ years
Tools it names: Extrusion
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $124k–$171k.

Median of the low and high ends of 48 live postings that list pay, out of 79 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 78 other live process postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 47%
✓ Team leadership 27%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
DOE 24%
SPC 23%
New product launch 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Years of Experience

2+ years

Location

California

Low Salary

$80,000.00

High Salary

$120,000.00

Job Contact

Kevin Meller

Job Contact Phone

(609) 584-9000 ext 273

Job Contact Email

1000040799_10007361@jobbank302.com

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Process Engineer - Plastic Extrusion - Thousand Oaks, CA, California, 25067

Description

Assess new opportunities for technical merit, determine or invent means to implement products and processes, and develop and commercialize resulting technology.

•** Identify, develop, and implement new technology, processes, and materials for pipelines formed using plastic extrusion, molding, and thermoforming.
•** Manage, coordinate, and drive innovation pipeline projects by determining project objectives, proposing and maintaining timelines, supervising progress, and resolving critical issues.
•** Interface with current and potential vendors, customers, and technology suppliers regarding legal, technical, and commercial concepts.
•** Coordinate project activities with manufacturing and operation units as needed.
•** Report progress to team, market leaders, and technical managers.

In addition to fantastic work-life balance and brand new facilities, new hires also receive competitive compensation with full medical, dental and vision insurance as well as company matched 401(k) and advancement opportunities. Paid time off for vacations, personal days and holidays. Competitive compensation with end of year bonus potential and overtime.

For complete details contact Kevin Meller at