Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer

Black Diamond Video · Richmond, CA

Level: Senior
Team: Process
Base pay: $108k–$139k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Black Diamond Video (industrial) in Richmond, CA. Write, and or, update work instructions/part specifications, validation protocols, test reports, routine engineering reports, proofread and update technical documents (ECOs, MPs, QCs, rework instruction and cost).

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Base pay: $108k–$139k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $120k–$171k. This one lists $108k–$139k.

Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 102 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 101 other live process postings in California.

Base pay: About 15% below similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 44%
DOE 28%
SPC 26%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
Team leadership 22%
New product launch 21%

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

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

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Full description from Black Diamond VideoAs posted on their careers site.Show

Position Summary

The primary

responsibilities

include leading and developing our current and future manufacturing processes by coordinating the engineering activities in support of the organizations manufacturing engineering needs. This position will play an instrumental role in support of our Continuous Improvement program, product cost reduction programs and our in-house ME testing lab.

The Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer position will be responsible for delivering assigned responsibilities/projects on time and will also support the mentoring/training of fellow engineering staff in the proper application of advanced engineering concepts and techniques.

What You'll Do as a Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer

◆Provide senior-level technical support, training and guidance for all assigned engineering projects
◆Support and provide expert guidance and training for fellow engineers and peers
◆Provide technical support to all manufacturing departments and assigned new-product development projects
◆Write, and or, update work instructions/part specifications, validation protocols, test reports, routine engineering reports, proofread and update technical documents (ECOs, MPs, QCs, rework instruction and cost)
◆Interface with Internal and external resources in the review of the design changes and product line enhancements
◆Engineering Project Management: develop/plan, manage and lead assigned engineering projects (cost savings/continuous improvement projects)
◆Perform detailed engineering assessments including, Process Capability (CPK), line layouts and line rebalancing initiatives, flow optimization and automation projects
◆Support the organization growth initiatives and actively participate in the new product line introductions
◆Actively participate in the organizations Operational Excellence program and provide the training and guidance required to support our associate’s growth in the understanding and application of Lean improvement process
◆Analyze and review current requirements, workflow, design layout of equipment, and workspace for maximum efficiency
◆Share in the coordination of the development and control of the company capital expense budgets

The Experience, Abilities, and Skills Required

✓5 years of engineering experience AND a Bachelor's Degree in engineering
✓A Master’s Degree in engineering is preferred

Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525.00 - $139,150.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

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