Position Purpose/Summary:

Lead the optimization of critical processes related to ultra-high vacuum (UHV) manufacturing, brazing, and vacuum oven-based X-ray tube sealing assemblies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cleanroom and vacuum environments, strong technical problem-solving skills, and lead continuous improvement efforts in the X-ray braze and sealing manufacturing areas.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, sustain, and improve manufacturing processes focusing on vacuum oven-based assembly and brazing operations.
• Utilize data-driven decision making using statistical process control charts (SPC) and process capability studies to monitor process stability and implement continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Work collaboratively with the development and manufacturing engineering teams to maintain process controls of current processes, document good manufacturing practices (GMP) in work instructions, and implement new product integration (NPI) into existing equipment.
• Own and update the assigned PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis) documents applicable to the braze and sealing production areas.
• Lead equipment specification, procurement, installation, and validation for manufacturing processes.
• Ensure adherence of personal and production employee compliance with safety, cleanroom cleanliness requirements, and vacuum system integrity protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following are preferred qualifications. Experience is strongly preferred but not required. Candidates with adjacent experience in the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

• Experience with Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) processes, equipment, and vacuum requirements.
• Experience with metal-to-ceramic brazing using controlled-atmosphere or vacuum furnaces.
• Experience with chemical cleaning of metals (acid etching), TIG, spot, and laser welding.
• Experience with radio frequency (RF) UHV equipment.
• Familiarity with X-ray assemblies, high-voltage power supplies, and electron optics.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Proficiency in databases (SQL, Microsoft Access) and statistical software (Minitab, JMP, R, or equivalent) for data analysis (preferred).
• Knowledge of statistical process control charts (SPC) and statistical analysis (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and/or lean manufacturing training (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Specifically: Excel, Word, Visio.