Process Engineer II - Wire & Ribbon Bonding(1st shift)
BAE Systems · Nashua, NH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $79k–$135k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Nashua, NH. In this role, the process engineer will be responsible for process engineering, assembly process development, and new process implementation.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC, DOE
- Base pay
- $79k–$135k
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live process postings in New Hampshire.
- Base pay
- About 18% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$165k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 83%
- ✓ Tooling 67%
- ✓ Lean 56%
- ✓ Six Sigma 50%
- FMEA 44%
- ✓ SPC 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: BAE Systems in Nashua
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
BAE Systems is looking for a Bonding Process Engineer II to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at their Nashua, New Hampshire facility. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams and being able to adapt to a rapidly changing production environment brings with it an exciting opportunity to influence the successful execution of production goals and achieving operational excellence. In this role, the process engineer will be responsible for process engineering, assembly process development, and new process implementation. Through hands-on problem solving, data analyses and application of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles, the process engineer will drive improvements in assembly processes, throughput and yields. You will serve as the subject matter expert, bridging the gap between engineering, product integration and stable, high yield manufacturing.
This is a first shift position working a 4/10 schedule with every Friday off!
qualifications
and supporting tooling design through the tooling group.
- ✓Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Education: H.S. Diploma OR GED
- ✓Experience : 6+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering or related field, electronics assembly, or semiconductor packaging, preferrably wire/wedge bonding micro-electronic subassemblies.
- ✓Technical Skills: Proven ability to understand, analyze and resolve complex technical problems. Preferably in programming autobonding equipment.
- ✓Adaptability: Ability to maintain high quality and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
- ✓Must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Education: Bachelors Degree
- ✓Experience : 2+ years of direct experience wire/wedge bonding microelectronic subassemblies, preferably in programing autobonders (Palomar 8000/9000) & manual bonders (WestBond).
- ✓Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with strict quality and environmental standards such as MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, ISO 9001, and AS9100. Prior experience working within a DoD environment, active or ability to acquire a secret security clearance. Relevant process engineering or manufacturing engineering industry experience, preferably in electro-mechanical manufacturing.
- ✓Technical Proficiencies: Hands-on experience with wire bond equipment. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- ✓Analytical Skills: Demonstrated mastery of Design of Experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Green Belt and Lean manufacturing training and demonstrated ability to apply these principles.
Pay Information
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance progr
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Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
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may include
- •Provides process engineering support on current production programs and supports overall manufacturing execution to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.
- •Proactively identifies process improvements and engages with factory and program teams to implement process changes and continuous improvement initiatives for achieving operational excellence.
- •Day to day support of the production floor activities, driving defect reduction, root cause activities, and daily interaction with technicians and operators.
- •Analyze defect data to identify areas to improve yield and reduce defects.
- •Participates in and documents customer corrective action requests using 9 Step problem solving methodology. Performs Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material and determination of root cause/corrective action.
- •Defines and specifies the requirement for assembly tooling, fixtures and equipment to support current manufacturing operations and recommends changes for production ramp-ups.
- •Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Supports the implementation of new automation assembly equipment including programming, process