Senior Process Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer provides daily production support through hands-on defect evaluation, collaboration with operators, and machine troubleshooting. The role supports eutectic die attach, wire bonding, epoxy attach, gap welding, and printed wiring board (PWB) surface-mount processes. It trains operators, documents key process steps in work instructions, and improves processes using statistical analysis and process controls. The engineer tracks metrics, establishes systems for continual quality improvement, and improves factory layout to optimize throughput, efficiency, and quality.

The role leads process improvement projects and works with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement solutions. It analyzes process data and trends, implements enhancements, monitors results, and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency and quality. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet the U.S. person requirement for export-control compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, such as mechanical, aerospace, or material science, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, or demonstrated ability to make improvements to a manufacturing process.
• Ability to multitask, track projects, and bring them to closure.
• Demonstrated interest and desire to work on process problems and improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Aptitude for running scientific experiments using DOE and other statistical techniques.
• Ability and desire to work hands-on in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• 7 or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 7 or more years of comprehensive experience with automation equipment, equipment programming, and scientific experiments using DOE and other statistical techniques.
• 7 or more years working in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment and demonstrating technical leadership.
• 7 or more years of experience with pick-and-place machines, epoxy dispensers, or wire-bonding machines.
• 7 or more years of recent hands-on technical experience sourcing, selecting, and qualifying automation equipment.
• Good understanding of common assembly materials, such as epoxy, fine wires, and mechanical assembly tools.
• Strong communication skills for working with design engineers, project engineers, manufacturing personnel, and other people.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support by evaluating defects, working with operators, and troubleshooting machines.
• Train operators and write work instructions documenting key process steps.
• Support eutectic die attach, wire bonding, epoxy attach, gap welding, and PWB surface-mount processes.
• Improve processes using statistical analysis, data, and process controls.
• Track metrics and set up systems to support continual quality improvements.
• Improve factory layout to optimize throughput, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead and manage projects to improve manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions.
• Analyze data and perform statistical analysis to identify process trends and opportunities.
• Implement process enhancements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and quality.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance.
• Parental leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior