Manager, Process Engineering

Job ID: 115716

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

• Business Unit: EOIS

Location: Dallas TX

Career Functional Area: Process Engineering

Hybrid

Relocation Available: Yes as eligible

Type: Exempt

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 1st

Job Summary

As a Manager Process Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for process development, integration, and sustaining activities for infrared sensor vacuum packaging. This role involves maintaining yields, managing material flow, process documentation, and troubleshooting fabrication processes internal to DRS as well as those of external suppliers. The applicant should have experience or knowledge in several of the following areas: semiconductor fabrication processes such as etching and cleaning, photolithography, automated optical inspection, metallization, plating, coatings, mechanical and optical dimensional measurement, interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, and familiarity with motion control & vision systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers and technicians to support production operations and product development activities.
• Coordinate new product introduction or process development projects both internally and externally
• Provide timely status updates on all project milestones to stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and diagnose technical problems, and implement corrective actions (RCCA) as needed
• Monitor and report on process or product yields, trends, and test results
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Identify and develop processes for product development and production
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products and equipment, and sustaining activities for fabrication and packaging operations
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers, technicians and support personnel
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering field with 10+ years applicable engineering experience
• Management Experience: 5+ years
• Able to collaborate with engineers on technical activities and complete activities on time and budget
• Self-starter with excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work with minimum direction/supervision
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for BOE and design assignments
• Experience managing a technical team.
• Computer literate & skilled in use of MS Office
• Detail-oriented, creative problem-solver

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and statistical analysis
• Experience with statical analysis software tools, such as: JMP, Minitab, R, Python, etc.
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE)
• Experience with hermetic microelectronics packaging
• Familiarity with infrared imaging systems and opto-mechanical design
• Familiarity with vacuum systems and principles
• Experience with digital cameras and microscopes
• Knowledge of pick and place systems
• Familiarity with a variety of adhesive systems
• Familiarity with cryogenics
• Knowledge of solvent clean and wet etch practices
• Knowledge of plating practices
• Knowledge of solder and brazing techniques
• Experience with physical properties testing, failure analysis and techniques (e.g. SEM, Auger, FTIR, FIB)
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret GD&T
• Proficiency with electronic instruments and test equipment

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth