Process Engineer, Flatwork

Brief Summary:

Meeting production targets remains the key priority.

Job Description:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify and implement improvements that enhance process stability and production efficiency.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to technicians on process and manufacturing issues; facilitate discussions, identify training needs, and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Lead productivity improvement initiatives including First Article (FA) projects, manufacturing cell design, and lean implementation to reduce waste, improve quality/yield, and lower operating costs.
• Collaborate with Program Management during FA projects: plan production processes, design tooling, troubleshoot issues, and conduct post-mortem reviews.
• Ensure all product and system requirements are integrated from concept to final production.
• Specify and evaluate new equipment and tools to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Design precision fixtures, tooling, or experimental components for specialised engineering needs.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the Flatwork operations.
• Work closely with IPQC and QA teams to ensure ongoing quality improvements and resolve customer-related issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Work Instructions, One Point Lessons, Process Flows, FMEA, SPC, TPM, etc.
• Support process and documentation changes as part of change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Remain open to learning and collaborating with cross-functional departments to support broader operational goals.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a process engineering role within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving precision optics.

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Working knowledge of ISO standards, SAP systems, and Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in interpreting optical and mechanical drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in statistical tools for process capability analysis.
• Strong mathematical aptitude; comfortable working in both imperial and metric systems.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to multi-task effectively and manage priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Capable of effectively engaging with cross-functional departments and external vendors.