**Job Description**

BAE Systems is seeking a Process Engineer to support Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) manufacturing operations for high-reliability aerospace and defense electronics.

This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes across the Circuit Card production area.

The Process Engineer will support process improvements, yield enhancement, defect reduction, equipment performance and quality compliance, while also contributing to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) builds. This position requires strong collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Program teams to ensure compliance with AS9100 and IPC standards.

**This is a first shift position on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off! (7:00am-5:00pm)**

Job Duties

+ Support daily manufacturing operations for CCA assembly processes.

+ Monitor and maintain process performance.

+ Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.

+ Assist in developing and optimizing process parameters, machine programs, and work instructions for coating and underfill processes.

+ Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives by collecting and analyzing process data.

+ Participate in yield improvement and defect reduction efforts.

+ Support NRE and NPI activities, including prototype builds, process setup and DFM reviews.

+ Support equipment qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

+ Scope & facilitate capital equipment purchases as needed to meet factory capacity and capability demands.

+ Work with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with AS9100, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001.

+ Collaborate with Maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime.

+ Maintain and update process documentation, including method sheets, PQP s, PFMEA s, control plans, and process flows.

+ Perform coaching, training, and qualification for operators.

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing costs.

+ Scope & facilitate capital equipment purchases as needed to meet factory capacity and capability demands.

+ Follow and support safety requirements, including LOTO procedures, chemical handling, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Key Responsibilities

+ Support process development and optimization for CCA manufacturing operations

+ Assist in improving process capability and yield performance

+ Monitor process trends and support corrective actions

+ Support production readiness and process control activities

+ Assist with process validation and equipment qualification activities

+ Provide NPI and NRE support for new product and process changes

+ Help transition products from development into production

+ Support Cross-Functional Collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and SHE teams

Support production issue resolution and communication of process improvements

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

+ 25 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.

+ Basic understanding of CCA assembly processes

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control)

+ Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards

+ Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing

+ Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training (Green Belt preferred)

+ Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems

+ Experience supporting NPI or development builds

+ Experience in CCA assembly processes.

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**Process Engineer - Circuit Card Assembly**

**124351BR**

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