Senior Principle Process Engineer, Wire and Ribbon Bonding

About the role

The Microwave New Product Introduction (NPI) Pilot Line at BAE Systems’ Nashua, NH facility is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical for the development and maturation of build processes, programming, and tooling for new electronic and mechanical hardware designs.

Responsibilities

• Work with automated and manual wire and wedge bonding machines, including process development, programming, and optimization.
• Provide Process Engineering floor support, guidance, and instruction to operators in support of Microwave module assembly, including substrate lamination, component placement, wire bonding, and inspection.
• Support Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material and determination of root cause/corrective action.
• Perform quality audits of hardware, PFMEA’s, monitor defects, and track trends.
• Support/Lead factory continuous improvement activities and projects.
• Coach, train, and qualify operators.
• Ensure timely disposition of hardware and assure thorough root cause analysis of discrepant materials.
• Create and maintain process documents that will be followed on the factory floor.
• Create and maintain production routers for material moving through the factory.
• Maintain assigned projects and tasks to ensure timely completion of required needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years' work experience in a technical field.
• 3+ years' experience in wire/wedge bonding microelectronic subassemblies, preferably in programing autobonders.
• Process or manufacturing engineering background with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, and ability to work across “boundaries” with multiple functions and program teams.
• Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel at all levels, customers, and suppliers.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
• PPV/FAI industry experience.
• Statistical Analysis including SPC, CpK, DOE.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology.
• Green Belt and Lean manufacturing training and demonstrated ability to apply these principles.
• Familiarity with IPC and Mil-Stds.
• Prior experience working within a DoD environment.
• Development of software tools.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 - $226,035

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.