Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell. AIMS is committed to the rapid development, manufacture and delivery of leading-edge discriminating products, utilizing advances in organic materials, technology and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability
• Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activities
• Providing ROI justification for process improvements
• Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
• Developing and optimizing process parameters
• Developing/revising process documentation and work instruction
• Monitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capability
• Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics
• Creating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programs
• Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment, people) in a timely manner
• Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials
• Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
• Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
• Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
• Participating in design producibility reviews for new products

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or minimum of 3 years with a MS or 1 year with a PhD); Candidates with a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 7 years with an Associate's degree will also be considered
• Process Engineering experience
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development, and control
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Fluency in MS Office software applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high-end PWB imaging and chemical processing to include photolithography, developing, etching, stripping, solder mask, electroless copper and electrolytic copper plating, electroless nickel gold plating, tin and tin/lead plating, blind, through and micro vias
• Experience with IPC Class 3 substrate fabrication requirements
• Experience using TrueChem analysis software

Pay & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.