Senior Process Engineer — NPI & Process Improvement

TTM Technologies Inc.; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Process Engineer in Salem, NH to support PCB manufacturing processes, materials evaluation, and new part introduction. The role involves troubleshooting, process optimization, and driving continuous improvement within cross-functional teams.

You will lead NPI activities, DFMs, PFMEA, and CAPEX projects while ensuring quality, yield, and reliability across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Ceramic, Materials, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical) or related field.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience; 3+ years with a master's; 1+ year with a PhD.
• Experience with manufacturing process development and NPI.
• Knowledge of materials evaluation and high-reliability manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead new part qualification, FAI, and DFM reviews to ensure manufacturability.
• Evaluate new/alternative materials for process compatibility and cost.
• Troubleshoot production and material issues using data analysis and root cause.
• Develop and improve processes, parameters, and process controls.
• Analyze process data to improve quality, yield, and reliability.
• Conduct failure analysis and PFMEA; implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement including Kaizen, 5S, and DOE.
• Support assembly, tooling, fixture design, and equipment integration.
• Plan capital equipment projects and oversee installation.
• Provide technical guidance across product lines and NPIs.
• Participate in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Materials science

Manufacturing processes

Process controls

Sustaining engineering

New part qualification

FAI

DFM reviews

Material characterization

Failure analysis

Mechanical assembly

Tooling design

Fixture design

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

DOE

Excel

Minitab

CAD

GD&T

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering

Tools

Minitab

CAD software

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Process Engineer in Salem, NH to support PCB manufacturing processes, materials evaluation, and new part introduction. The role involves troubleshooting, process optimization, and driving continuous improvement within cross-functional teams.

You will lead NPI activities, DFMs, PFMEA, and CAPEX projects while ensuring quality, yield, and reliability across manufacturing operations.