Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Processes. Global

Position Purpose

The Principal Engineer is the senior technical expert for global manufacturing-process methods and standards. The role establishes and maintains the methodologies that govern Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), the Global Bill of Process (GBOP), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), manufacturing-time definition, New Product Introduction (NPI) prototypes and pilots, global assembly standards, and process libraries.

The Principal Engineer operates with broad objectives, initiates technical work, resolves unique and complex issues, and advises stakeholders throughout BAC.

Principal Accountabilities

DFMA and NPI Methods

Establish technical methods that translate DFMA direction into product specifications and NPI deliverables.

Define robust global methods for process definition, prototypes, pilots, validation, and readiness.

Global Process Standards

Own technical content and methodology for global process standards, GBOP, PFMEA, global assembly standards, manufacturing-time methods, and process libraries.

Establish internal standards and guide correct engineering methodologies.

Develop unconventional approaches for unique process challenges.

Systems and Technology Integration

Define process requirements represented in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), routings, work centers, and master data.

Translate process requirements into equipment, automation, tooling, fixture, and specification requirements with AMT.

Technical Leadership and Coaching

Serve as company expert and advise stakeholders at all levels.

Coach AMEs, regional engineers, and subject matter experts.

Present complex topics to technical, non-technical, and executive audiences.

Manufacturing Process Centers of Excellence

Lead through influence all manufacturing-process Centers of Excellence (COEs) composed of subject matter experts in BAC core competency processes across regions and factories.

Establish each COE charter, technical agenda, priorities, governance cadence, decision and escalation pathways, and expected deliverables.

Use the COE network to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing-process standards, methods, specifications, technical guidance, and global best practices.

Mobilize regional and factory subject matter experts to resolve complex process issues, compare methods, share learning, and strengthen global process capability.

Develop technical depth and succession within core competency processes through peer coaching, benchmarking, and shared technical work.

Expansion Technical Content

Define process standards, design criteria, specifications, technical acceptance, and readiness evidence for the Manufacturing Processes expansion playbook.

Provide technical review of layouts, process-risk methods, and readiness packages.

Nature and Scope

The Principal Engineer is BAC senior technical expert for global manufacturing-process methods and standards. The role works across functions, product platforms, regions, and plants, initiates technical projects within broad objectives, and advises technical and business stakeholders on complex process decisions. The role exercises matrix leadership of manufacturing-process Centers of Excellence through influence, facilitation, technical governance, and shared accountability for enterprise deliverables.

Knowledge & Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor degree in Engineering required; advanced degree or professional designation preferred.

10+ years in manufacturing engineering and process definition for new products.

Experience in high-variation, low-volume manufacturing and influential technical leadership.

Technical Expertise

DFMA, industrial engineering, Lean process design, PFMEA, routings, manufacturing time, fixtures, process validation, and process governance.

Ability to address unique issues using advanced and unconventional methods and establish internal technical standards.

Communication & Leadership

Executive-level technical communication, company-wide influence, technical coaching, and relevant external technical engagement.

Working Conditions

Office and manufacturing environments.

Standing and walking up to 50 percent; occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.

Domestic and international travel up to 20 percent.