Principal Process Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is searching for an experienced engineer to join their Electro Optical Infrared Systems team in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will apply advanced engineering principles in manufacturing operations, perform complex analyses, and support product improvements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 8+ years of progressively complex experience, and be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressively complex engineering experience.
• May require advanced degree or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles to complex manufacturing operations.
• Analyze technical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Support and defend the organization's mission and culture.
• Troubleshoot existing products and make improvements.

Skills

Advanced engineering principles

Complex problem analysis

Design of Experiments

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

8+ years of engineering experience

Advanced degree or certifications

Job description

Job ID: 114173

Location: Dallas TX

Schedule: 9/80

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles to perform complex functions in the design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation of manufacturing operations. Prepare complicated plans, conduct complex support studies and provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations. May plan, conduct, and/or technically direct a project or portion of a project.
• Analyze complex technical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Responsibilities are complex in scope where detailed analysis of situations or data involves variable factors.
• Act independently, is able to determine methods/procedures on new/special assignments.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of products. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing products and make modifications and improvements as needed. Compile and evaluate product design and test data. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products. Working knowledge of statistical techniques in development such as Design of Experiments and SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in engineering field (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
• 8+ years progressively complex engineering experience
• May require advanced degree or certifications
• Specialties may include production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, and robotics

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.

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.