Working with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and customers, the Senior Process Engineer leads new part reviews, supports new product introduction (NPI), drives process improvement initiatives, and develops solutions to technical challenges. This position serves as a technical resource within the organization and contributes to manufacturing efficiency, material quality, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the technical review and qualification of new parts, components, and raw materials to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with specifications
Evaluate and characterize new and alternative for process compatibility, cost reduction, and performance improvements
Troubleshoot manufacturing and material-related issues using engineering principles, data analysis, and root cause investigation
Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, operating parameters, and process controls
Analyze process performance and test data to improve product quality, yield, efficiency, and reliability
Conduct failure analysis, root cause corrective action (8D) and PFMEA to identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, and process optimization using statistical techniques
Support manual and automated manufacturing processes, equipment integration, and lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews during new product introduction (NPI)
Plan and execute capital equipment projects, including equipment selection, installation, and implementation.
Serve as a technical resource for assigned product lines, including supporting process changes and production readiness as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA).
Support advanced manufacturing initiatives, including automation, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation.
Provide technical guidance to colleagues and contribute to cross-functional projects and process improvements.
Follow applicable company policies and procedures related to safety, quality, and manufacturing operations.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of materials science, manufacturing processes, process controls, and sustaining engineering
Experience in new part qualification, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews
Knowledge of material characterization techniques and material-driven failure analysis methodologies.
Experience with mechanical assembly, tooling, and fixture design.
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Minitab, CAD software, and basic programming preferred.
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Education and Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
Experience
Typically requires 5+ years of related engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a master's degree, or 1+ years with a PhD.
Experience in manufacturing process development, materials evaluation, new part qualification, continuous improvement, statistical analysis, and process control preferred.
Experience with capital equipment projects, equipment integration, and new product introduction preferred.
Experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
TTM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Compensation and Benefits
TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.
Export Statement
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
