Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Develop, industrialize, and continuously improve advanced manufacturing and test processes for high-performance brushless DC motors and voice coil actuators used in aerospace & defense and other mission-critical applications.

This role plays a critical part in new product development (NPD) by designing scalable, automated manufacturing solutions, driving cutting‑edge process technologies, and ensuring full compliance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements.

• Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adaptation of existing production processes for assembly, calibration, and testing.
• Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in‑house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment meets specifications.
• Key participant in global NPD project teams to enable successful product launches.
• Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications, and continuity of equipment.
• Influence product designs during the NPD phase to ensure economical and defect‑free manufacture.
• Develop new or improved manufacturing and testing processes necessary to achieve performance and cost requirements of future device applications.
• Organize sample lines and process development equipment.
• Key participant in advanced quality planning activities.
• Coordinate all functional requirements, review designs, debug/qualify new high‑volume assembly/test equipment or tooling.
• Transfer knowledge to site personnel.
• Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects, and manufacturing costs.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls, can meet delivery requirements, and meet cost targets.
• Evaluate technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation (if required), quality control systems, and material knowledge.

• University degree (Bachelor’s) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.
• Strong organization, planning, and time‑management skills to achieve results.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including suppliers and external customers.

• Support the development of advanced manufacturing processes and automation for BLDC motors and voice coil actuators, including winding, magnet assembly, precision bonding, soldering, laser welding, and actuator assembly.
• Drive innovation in motor manufacturing techniques (e.g., high‑speed winding, precision balancing, coil insertion, magnetization, and VCA assembly processes).
• Support execution of APQP deliverables for new product programs, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and PPAP readiness and submission support.
• Develop and qualify high‑performance test systems for motors and VCAs, including electrical performance testing (torque, speed, efficiency), thermal and environmental validation, and end‑of‑line functional testing with automated data capture.
• Ensure processes meet AS9100 and customer‑specific quality requirements.
• Serve as the process engineering lead on cross‑functional NPD programs.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design engineering to optimize product manufacturability.
• Drive manufacturing readiness from NBO through SOP and ramp‑up, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑US Persons, as defined in ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to…