Senior Process Engineer

TTM•Salem, NH

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer supports manufacturing processes, materials evaluation, and new part introduction for electronic components and assemblies. The role applies engineering expertise to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, optimize processes, evaluate new materials and components, integrate equipment, and maintain product quality and reliability. Working with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and customers, the engineer leads new part reviews, supports new product introduction (NPI), drives process improvement initiatives, and develops solutions to technical challenges. The position serves as a technical resource and contributes to manufacturing efficiency, material quality, and continuous improvement. The role also serves as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for assigned product lines, supporting process changes and production readiness. It involves capital equipment projects and support for advanced manufacturing initiatives, including automation, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation. The position requires compliance with company safety, quality, and manufacturing policies, as well as export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 45 pounds, and wear required personal protective equipment. TTM offers health and well-being benefits, with benefits available on the first of the month following the hire date.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Typically 5+ years of related engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a master's degree, or 1+ years with a PhD.
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.
Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day; occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 45 pounds; work safely in a manufacturing environment; and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to comply with export-control requirements and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Minitab, CAD software, and basic programming.
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Experience in manufacturing process development, materials evaluation, new part qualification, continuous improvement, statistical analysis, and process control.
Experience with capital equipment projects, equipment integration, and new product introduction.
Experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead technical review and qualification of new parts, components, and raw materials for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
Evaluate and characterize new and alternative materials 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; 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 and equipment integration; 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, 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.
Comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC; identify ITAR products, follow facility visitor and authorization procedures, understand export requirements for shipments, and manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.