Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to lead the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in the Company. The role focuses on achieving stable, efficient, and scalable production of precision optics, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Meeting production targets remains the key priority.

• 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.
• Liaise with production quality teams & QA to ensure continuous quality improvement and resolve internal and external customer complaints.
• Assist in the quotation process by technical assessment of manufacturability and by estimating labour, machine time, yield and tooling cost.
• 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 specialized engineering needs.
• Facilitate and collaborate the transfer of internal technical knowledge across departments and across EO plants.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing line.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) and ANOVA testing is advantageous.
• Experience with Spherical or Flatwork Optics is preferred.

Edmund Optics shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by Senior Management.

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