Principal Engineer Process

Full-time onsite Manufacturing Engineer role supporting precision navigation instrument assembly and test in an Aerospace and Defense production environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the process flow end to end, including performance of machinery, equipment, tools, and the process itself, to verify accuracy and efficiency
• Investigate problems and deficiencies and initiate corrective actions to support product quality and sustainment
• Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for production flow, equipment installation, processing steps, and material flow, with a significant focus on clean room environments
• Design machine arrangements within plant facilities to support efficient and productive layout
• Define sequences of operations and specify procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions impacting product performance
• Integrate machine and equipment design into factory and production conditions
• Develop manufacturing processes that support statistical process control, including capability to develop control plan techniques
• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan
• Provide guidance to the design engineering organization on design concepts and specification requirements to best use equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Ensure processes and procedures comply with applicable requirements and regulations
• Interface regularly with design engineers, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and shop floor personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and a minimum 5 years of engineering experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD
• Experience preparing presentations and briefing Operations leadership on process status, improvement actions and opportunities, and timelines for completion and execution
• Experience working in an integrated team with skilled technicians, engineering peers, and senior-level engineers
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance requiring US citizenship
• Demonstrate initiative and a desire for continuous improvement and technical growth
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of technical principles and theories, with general knowledge of related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Cleanroom wafer fab experience as a process owner (process, equipment, documentation, special training), including photolithography, resist spinning, and Bosch etching process
• Experience with silicon wafer processing equipment including mask aligners, deep reactive ion etchers, plasma etchers, and chemical baths
• Experience with measurement equipment such as profilometer, oxide measurement, IR, and Z-scope
• Experience with Lithium Niobate wafer processing
• Experience with optical component manufacturing
• Experience with silicon chip assembly, dicing, and wire-bonding

Travel

• Yes, 10% of the time

Location and Work Type

• Full time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA
• Onsite location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule

• 9/80 work schedule (where available)

Salary

• Annual base salary range: $103,600 - $155,400

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits including Education Assistance and Training and Development
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for employees in Vice President or Director positions, where eligible)
• Life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation

• Relocation assistance may be available

Security Clearance

• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: None listed

Application Timeline

• Estimated 20 days from the job posting date; timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability

Tools and Technologies

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint