Overview:
This job description outlines a leadership role responsible for driving high-performance team development and leading critical projects to ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule.
You will collaborate cross-functionally to support product realization, manufacturing readiness, and continuous process improvement, ensuring quality, yield, and operational excellence.
Job Description:
- Mentor and develop the team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement in laser/fiber assembly processes.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
- Plan and manage projects to meet budgetary and schedule targets.
- Oversee task planning, prioritize critical activities, and ensure smooth daily operations.
- Implement engineering controls and training to achieve a zero-incident safety culture, including laser safety risk assessments and audits.
- Own the product lifecycle, including RFQ management in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to meet customer requirements.
- Ensure timely closure of RFQs by tracking and reporting Turnaround Time (TAT).
- Lead and ensure successful execution of FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), FLP (First Lot Production), and FAI (First Article Inspection) to meet customer requirements.
- Lead customer communications during escalations and provide progress updates to management.
- Ensure operational readiness and successful handover of projects.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to develop manufacturable and high-quality product designs.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to maximize product quality and yield.
- Lead testing strategy, process development, and design reviews for new products.
- Prepare and document processes for production transfer; lead risk assessments and tooling development.
- Implement process controls, support technician training, and resolve technical issues using SPC, 8D, FMEA, and DOE methodologies.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance yield, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in measurement systems and manage the team to drive operational excellence.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in Optical, Materials, Mechanical, or Precision Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry; or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Knowledgeable in ERP systems (SAP).
- Professional certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Management (e.g., ASQ CQE, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are advantageous.
- Proven leadership experience in optical, laser, or fiber product development or manufacturing in a cleanroom environment.
- Demonstrated success in process improvement projects utilizing DOE, 8D, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), new product introduction (NPI), and process development.
- Experience commissioning test and measurement systems for laser/fiber assembly products.
- Proficient in implementing and maintaining process controls and quality assurance systems.
- Practical knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and conducting Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Experienced in customer interfacing, managing escalations, and leading technical discussions.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100 standards.
- Knowledge of new part number generation processes and engineering change control systems.