Senior Process Engineer

Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, Sensor and Antenna Systems, Lansdale, Inc.

POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:Senior Process Engineer
Job Requisition Number:C080006
Work Location:Lansdale - PA - 19446 – US
Relocation Assistance: No
Travel Required: Yes
Shift Work: 1
Clearance Required:No (Eligible – Secret)
Resumes only accepted via email to:  sasl.recruitment@cobhamdes.com (note C080006 in Subject line)

This position is responsible for monitoring daily production activities and recommending product and process improvements to enhance the efficiency of operations.  This includes, responsibility for all levels of circuit card and sub-assembly manufacturing in a low volume, high value, Class 3 manufacturing facility.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Develops manufacturing routings and work instructions, flowcharts, and applies labor standards required to support the product build cycle.
*Researches new materials, capital equipment and manufacturing methods.  Prepares requests for capital equipment and develops return on investment analysis.
*Defines and specifies the requirement for assembly tooling, fixtures and equipment to support manufacturing operations.
*Performs Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material and determination of root cause/corrective action.
*Participates in design reviews for product and process compatibility. Recommends product design and material changes based on improved manufacturing techniques.
*Provides labor and process engineering costs required for proposal activities utilizing historical data and learning curve techniques.
*Prepares floor and equipment layouts to promote an efficient flow of product through the various assembly operations.
*Monitors designs for compliance to design rules, standards and procedures in order to provide consistency in designs and manufacturing process.
*Establishes and maintains labor time standards using predetermined time systems, methods analysis, historical data, work sampling and time-and-motion study techniques.
*Coordinates the establishment and maintenance of cycle time data.  Develops action plans to analyze performance variance and implement or recommend corrective action.
*Performs a comprehensive analysis of contract flow down requirements to determine what quality characteristics are to be controlled:  manufacturing, inspection, test equipment required, controls of processes, and special skills needed and ensures their application.
*Reviews, analyzes and obtains corrective action on complex customer problems.
*Develops inspection criteria and plans and performs inspection and testing on equipment to ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and contract requirements prior to submittal for customer acceptance.
*Monitors support budget and initiates corrective action as required.


Selected applicant may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


No relocation assistance is provided with this opportunity.  Only local candidates or those open to relocating themselves will be considered.

Must have the following:
*BS Degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent, and 4 years relevant experience, or;
*Master's Degree and 3 years relevant experience
*Relevant experience in SMT Process/Manufacturing engineering
*Relevant experience in Wave Solder process
*Relevant experience in Conformal Coating process
*Relevant experience in Subassembly/Fabrication
*Solid understanding and working knowledge of SMT and PTH assembly principles and associated equipment
*Thorough understanding of IPC Acceptability Standards and Rework/Repair of Class 3 equipment and products
*Eligibility to obtain government issued security clearance


Prefer the following:
*Lean Manufacturing experience
*IPC Class 3 process/acceptance experience
*Working knowledge of cleaning systems processes and requirements

Sensor and Antenna Systems, Lansdale, Inc., is a leading supplier of electronic defense components, systems and subsystems.  We employ nearly 400 highly skilled personnel in our state-of-the-art facility at 305 Richardson Road, Lansdale PA.  The company, a division of Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, has been operating from the same location for nearly fifty years.  We proudly design and manufacture complex countermeasures and radar warning receiver subsystems, as well as sophisticated antenna products and microwave integrated circuit components.  As part of the Cobham family, we join over 10,000 people on five continents, with customers and partners in more than 100 countries and annual revenues over $2bn, reflecting a corporate vision to be the most trusted global partner for leading aerospace and defense technologies.

Our Lansdale business focuses on three key technology areas: Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Attack, and Antenna Products; all of which are adaptable to ground-based, shipboard and airborne platforms covering a broad range of threats.  To these domains, we bring cutting edge technology across frequency spectrum and applications, developing electronic warfare systems that meet the important needs of our valued customers.  To this end, Cobham is committed to increased investment in four specific areas: Growth, Technology, Talent, and Transformation of the Company.  Lansdale reflects this same corporate commitment at the local level.

Sensor and Antenna Systems, Lansdale, Inc., is truly a company shaped by a unique history of expertise and experience – a company proud of the loyalty, commitment, patriotism and passion of its people.  If you are seeking an opportunity in a company where your contributions can make a difference, please allow us to consider your qualifications.  An excellent benefits package is part of what sets us apart, including competitive health benefits, a positive work environment, and a flexible work schedule, with every other Friday off!  We are an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and embrace diversity in our employee population.
 

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Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, Sensor and Antenna Systems, Lansdale, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer