Process Engineer Manager

TTM•Sterling, VA

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Process Engineering Manager to lead process engineering activities within a fast-paced printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense customers. This role is responsible for developing engineering talent, driving process stability and yield improvement, and establishing scalable engineering systems that support operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes with strong leadership capability, particularly in mentoring early-career engineers and building structured engineering programs. Success in this role requires cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Customer teams to improve manufacturing performance and execution discipline across the organization.

Requirements

Exceptional analytical abilities; able to organize facts and figures with a focus on cohesive understanding.
Ability to implement recommendations and see projects through to a timely completion.
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes and manufacturing controls.
Experience with statistical analysis, process control methodologies, and structured problem solving.
Capable of managing multiple priorities in a changing environment; exceptional decision-making ability.
Ability to communicate and interface effectively with vendors, employees, and senior leadership.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and oversee multiple manufacturing disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to implement process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with MS Office and statistical software.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in PCB, electronics, or high-reliability manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technical personnel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience directly managing a multitude of process improvement changes, preferably focused heavily on engineering programs within the aerospace and defense sectors.
Familiarity with IPC standards, AS9100, MIL-spec requirements, and regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of process engineers, including recent graduates and early-career professionals.
Establish structured technical training, onboarding, and mentorship programs to accelerate engineering competency development.
Provide hands-on technical guidance in root cause analysis, process troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and manufacturing optimization.
Conduct regular technical reviews, development discussions, and performance evaluations.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, ownership, and engineering rigor.
Drive process capability improvements across PCB manufacturing operations including imaging, plating, etching, lamination, drilling, soldermask, surface finish, AOI, and final inspection.
Sponsor initiatives focused on yield improvement, scrap reduction, throughput optimization, and cost reduction.
Support qualification and validation activities for new equipment, materials, chemistries, and process changes.
Ensure processes meet aerospace and defense quality and reliability expectations.
Build and standardize engineering management systems, workflows, and escalation processes to improve organizational effectiveness.
Develop sustainable cross-functional processes that strengthen communication and execution between Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
Implement structured problem-solving methodologies and accountability mechanisms for manufacturing issues.
Lead continuous improvement programs aligned with operational and strategic business objectives.
Collaborate with Quality teams on corrective actions, audits, customer complaints, and nonconformance reduction.
Support customer technical discussions, audits, and qualification activities as needed.
Act as a technical escalation point for complex manufacturing and reliability issues.
Ensure engineering documentation, process changes, and validation activities are properly controlled and documented.
Promote disciplined engineering change management and risk mitigation practices.