Manager, Process Engineering

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Process Engineer is responsible for process development, integration, and sustaining activities for infrared sensor vacuum packaging. The role supports production operations and product development, including maintaining yields, managing material flow, maintaining process documentation, and troubleshooting fabrication processes at DRS and external suppliers. The position also provides technical leadership for process and product development and sustaining activities for fabrication and packaging operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and 10 or more years of applicable engineering experience.
Five or more years of management experience.
Experience managing a technical team.
Ability to collaborate with engineers on technical activities and complete work on time and within budget.
Self-starter with excellent verbal communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work with minimum direction or supervision.
Ability to provide budget, cost, and schedule input for BOE and design assignments.
Computer literacy and skill using Microsoft Office.
Detail-oriented, creative problem-solver.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must have an active DOD security clearance or be able to obtain one within a reasonable time after starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and statistical analysis.
Experience with statistical analysis software such as JMP, Minitab, R, or Python.
Experience with design of experiments (DOE).
Experience with hermetic microelectronics packaging.
Familiarity with infrared imaging systems and opto-mechanical design.
Familiarity with vacuum systems and principles.
Experience with digital cameras and microscopes.
Knowledge of pick-and-place systems.
Familiarity with a variety of adhesive systems.
Familiarity with cryogenics.
Knowledge of solvent cleaning and wet etch practices.
Knowledge of plating practices.
Knowledge of soldering and brazing techniques.
Experience with physical properties testing and failure analysis techniques such as SEM, Auger, FTIR, and FIB.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret GD&T.
Proficiency with electronic instruments and test equipment.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers and technicians supporting production operations and product development activities.
Coordinate new product introduction and process development projects internally and externally.
Provide stakeholders with timely status updates on project milestones.
Troubleshoot and diagnose technical problems and implement corrective actions (RCCA) as needed.
Monitor and report process or product yields, trends, and test results.
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
Identify and develop processes for product development and production.
Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products and equipment, as well as sustaining activities for fabrication and packaging operations.
Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes.
Provide technical expertise and assistance to engineers, technicians, and support personnel.
Coordinate, recommend, and confer on technical activities and progress with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company contribution to a health savings account.
Telemedicine.
Life and disability insurance.
Legal insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Programs and activities supporting career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
Competitive vacation.
Health and emergency leave.
Paid parental leave.
Community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.