Process Manufacturing Engineer — Wood Products

Employment: Direct Hire

Location: Benicia, CA

Compensation: $115,000–$135,000 annually

Schedule: First Shift | Full-Time | Onsite

A day in this role

Step onto the production floor of a growing, hands-on wood products operation where custom store fixtures and precision craftsmanship meet modern manufacturing. You’ll partner closely with the Director of Operations and production teams to turn ideas into repeatable, efficient processes—solving problems in real time and leaving a visible mark on quality, throughput, safety, and overall operations.

About the company

Our client is a small manufacturing organization poised for expansion, specializing in custom store fixtures and wood products. This is a chance to build and refine the production systems that will support the next stage of growth.

How you’ll make an impact

• Elevate manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and throughput across the shop.
• Create, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and workmanship standards.
• Diagnose production and equipment issues; lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Support CNC machinery and woodworking equipment, coordinate preventive maintenance, and lead new equipment installs.
• Streamline material flow, packaging standards, and inventory methods for smoother operations.
• Champion workplace safety, OSHA compliance, chemical safety, and environmental reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and train production teams on new or optimized processes.

What you bring

• 3+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar technical capacity.
• Proven experience building SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand equipment manuals.
• Clear communicator with a practical, hands-on mindset.

Preferred: Background in woodworking, millwork, cabinetry, or store fixture production; familiarity with Lean tools; OSHA 10/30; CAD proficiency; or a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree.

Why this role stands out

Work directly with leadership at a smaller, growth-focused company. Own impactful projects, help design and refine operational systems, and see your contributions drive expansion and success.

Work environment

This is an onsite role within a wood products manufacturing facility. Expect regular time on the production floor with typical manufacturing noise, dust, and chemicals. PPE is provided and required.

About Star Staffing

Star Staffing is a women-powered workforce solutions and staffing company serving Northern California with offices in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Napa, Fairfield, Sacramento, Lodi, Hayward, Stockton, and Manteca. We offer local expertise and service across a wide range of positions and industries.