Director of Process Engineering
Mott Corporation · Farmington, CT · 1 wk ago
Engineering$159k–$238k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Director of Process Engineering at Mott Corporation is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes to support the company's growth across Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial markets. This role drives process stability, improves yield and cost performance, and ensures successful industrialization of new products.
Responsibilities
Market-Aligned Process Development
- Lead process engineering efforts aligned to Mott's three core markets
- Ensure each manufacturing environment meets its unique requirements
Process Optimization & Manufacturing Support
- Own process performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
- Throughput optimization and cycle time reduction
- Scrap and rework reduction programs
- Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for manufacturing and quality issues
- Standardize and document processes, work instructions, and best practices
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up
- Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to accelerate new product industrialization
- Lead Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and production readiness activities
- Support transition from R&D to production, ensuring robust and repeatable processes
- Implement and enforce APQP, PFMEA, and process validation disciplines
- Collaborate across functions to accelerate time-to-market for new programs
Process Capability & Technology Development
- Drive advancement of core manufacturing technologies
- Optimize precision machining and fabrication capabilities
- Enhance cleaning and assembly processes for high-spec environments
- Support evaluation and implementation of new equipment, tooling, and automation
- Drive continuous improvement in process capability and repeatability
Continuous Improvement & Performance Management
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce cost
- Establish process KPI dashboards and drive accountability to performance targets
- Identify and execute cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers
- Build technical capabilities aligned to Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial needs
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Partner with leadership to recruit and retain top technical talent
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations — support daily manufacturing execution and escalation resolution
- R&D / Engineering — ensure smooth technology transfer and DFM alignment
- Quality — ensure process control, validation, and regulatory compliance
- Engage in customer-facing technical discussions for complex applications as needed
Qualifications
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in at least one of the following sectors: Semiconductor or high-purity manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense or regulated production environments, Advanced industrial / engineered product manufacturing
- Strong background in process development, scale-up, and industrialization
- Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, DMAIC)
- Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Proven track record of leading and developing technical engineering teams
- Experience with APQP, PFMEA, and process validation disciplines
Key Performance Metrics
- Yield / FPY Improvement
- Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)
- Statistical process control where applicable; drives repeatability
- Cycle Time Reduction
- Throughput improvements and bottleneck elimination
- Scrap & Cost Reduction
- Waste elimination via Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
- NPI Launch Success & Speed
- On-time, on-spec new product introductions with validated processes
- Process Stability & Repeatability
- Standardized work instructions and documented best practices
Benefits
- Health benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
- PTO
- and more
More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: here.