Senior Systems Process Engineer

Fantastic opportunity with a fast-growing EV Manufacture looking for a Systems Process Engineer. Position is hybrid with 3 days in office at Tustin, CA and Fridays from home.

6+ months to start.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: JAMA

We are seeking an initiative-taking and experienced Systems Engineering Process Engineer to play a crucial role in establishing and optimizing our engineering development lifecycle. This role will focus specifically on shaping, implementing, and continuously improving the requirements management and test management processes within our rapidly evolving systems engineering landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, a passion for process excellence, and a proven ability to drive change in complex engineering environments. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our engineering teams can efficiently define, track, validate, and verify system requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Process Development & Optimization:

• Support the definition, development, documentation, and deployment of robust, scalable, and efficient processes for requirements management (elicitation, analysis, allocation, traceability, validation) and test management (planning, design, execution, reporting) along with understanding of maturity.

• Analyze existing processes (if any) and identify areas for improvement, simplification, and automation to enhance quality, reduce cycle time, and improve team productivity.

Tooling & Infrastructure:

• Support configuration of relevant tools (e.g. Jama) and how they can be architected

• Define and implement workflows, templates, and guidelines within these tools to support the defined processes.

• Provide expert support and troubleshooting for process-related tool issues.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, V&V teams, and program managers, to ensure process adoption and alignment.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input, build consensus, and drive process improvements.

• Communicate process changes and updates effectively to all stakeholders.

Metrics & Reporting:

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of requirements and test management processes.

• Develop dashboards and reports to track process adherence, identify bottlenecks, and demonstrate the value of process improvements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the process and tool organization.

• Conduct regular process audits and reviews to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, with a significant focus on process development, requirements management, or test management.

• Proven experience in defining, implementing, and optimizing engineering processes in the automotive, aerospace, or a similar complex product development industry.

• Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle.

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, Polarion) and test management tools.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.