Director of Process Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Director of Process Engineering
The Director of Process Engineering is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes to support Mott Corporation's growth across Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial markets. This role drives process stability, improves yield and cost performance, and ensures successful industrialization of new products.
Reporting to senior operations leadership, the Director will lead a team of process engineers and collaborate closely with Operations, R&D, and Quality to deliver reliable, scalable manufacturing processes for highly technical and mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities1. Market-Aligned Process Development
Lead process engineering efforts aligned to Mott's three core markets, ensuring each manufacturing environment meets its unique requirements:
- Ultra-high purity, contamination-free manufacturing for Semiconductor customers
- High-reliability and regulated production for Aerospace & Defense programs
- Efficient, scalable production for Industrial markets
- Ensure all processes meet customer, regulatory, and product performance requirements
- Drive alignment between process capability and market-specific technical demands
2. Process Optimization & Manufacturing Support
Own process performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across all assigned manufacturing areas:
- Yield and First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement
- Throughput optimization and cycle time reduction
- Scrap and rework reduction programs
- Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for manufacturing and quality issues
- Standardize and document processes, work instructions, and best practices
3. New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up
Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to accelerate new product industrialization:
- Lead Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and production readiness activities
- Support transition from R&D to production, ensuring robust and repeatable processes
- Implement and enforce APQP, PFMEA, and process validation disciplines
- Collaborate across functions to accelerate time-to-market for new programs
4. Process Capability & Technology Development
Drive advancement of core manufacturing technologies:
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes in advanced materials processing (e.g., powder metals, sintering, purification)
- Optimize precision machining and fabrication capabilities
- Enhance cleaning and assembly processes for high-spec environments
- Support evaluation and implementation of new equipment, tooling, and automation
- Drive continuous improvement in process capability and repeatability
5. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce cost
- Establish process KPI dashboards and drive accountability to performance targets
- Identify and execute cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives
6. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers
- Build technical capabilities aligned to Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial needs
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Partner with leadership to recruit and retain top technical talent
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
This role demands tight integration with the broader organization:
- Operations — support daily manufacturing execution and escalation resolution
- R&D / Engineering — ensure smooth technology transfer and DFM alignment
- Quality — ensure process control, validation, and regulatory compliance
- Engage in customer-facing technical discussions for complex applications as needed
Success in this role will be measured against the following metrics:
Yield / FPY Improvement
First Pass Yield targets across Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial lines
Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)
Statistical process control where applicable; drives repeatability
Cycle Time Reduction
Throughput improvements and bottleneck elimination
Scrap & Cost Reduction
Waste elimination via Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
NPI Launch Success & Speed
On-time, on-spec new product introductions with validated processes
Process Stability & Repeatability
Standardized work instructions and…
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