RxO - Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

About the position

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world's evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to 'see more and be more' thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. Greasing the wheels behind the scenes, our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.

Responsibilities

• Designs, characterizes, documents, and implements manufacturing process improvement initiatives including: process experimentation, design, optimization, control, specification, and sustainment to achieve continuous improvement to yields and cost initiatives.
• Leads lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, reduce cycle times, improve productivity, improve process reliability, and improve customer satisfaction with respect to on-time delivery and quality.
• Performs process capability analysis and implements process control procedures.
• Creates appropriate process documentation and training tools.
• Monitors and controls production processes to ensure compliance to specified requirements.
• Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new product introductions to ensure all aspects of performance, manufacturability and quality are achieved.
• Develops and manages timelines, assesses technical feasibility of project options, and executes implementation plans.
• Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new equipment and processes; and identifies and implements new technologies to continuously improve processes.
• Leads or supports root cause analysis investigations and recommends corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Provides technical input to support process changes.
• Supports training of operations personnel.
• Conducts investigations and tests pertaining to the development of new manufacturing methods, materials or processes, and investigates possible applications of results.

Requirements

• BS Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering
• Problem solving skills
• MS Excel
• Ability to travel an average of 15% to 25% - project requirements may dictate higher intervals

Nice-to-haves

• BS Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Statistical Analysis (MiniTAB, Lean Manufacturing, six sigma, project management)

Benefits

• Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements.
• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan.
• Health care.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• Various employee discounts.