Viavisolutions
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Santa Rosa, CA USA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$99k-$183kDetected 31 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementExcelProcess ImprovementProcurementCustomer SuccessMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This role focuses on optimizing production through data analysis, quality control, and continuous improvement.
- The position involves hands-on work with technologies such as PVD-based thin-film deposition, high-vacuum systems, bulk-solids handling and powder processing, chemical processing, complex metrology, and safety systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing systems and tools using expertise in processes, equipment, and quality standards
- Own and lead assigned manufacturing value streams, ensuring effective manufacturing execution, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Provide process engineering support for equipment, facility, and tooling improvements.
- Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to support daily operations
- Production Support
- Drive improvements in cost, quality, productivity, and safety using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Maintain product BOMs, time standards, work instructions, and quality documentation systems supporting daily production
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using statistical tools. Participate in non-conformance and CAPA activities
- Create and deliver training and materials to support process knowledge and skill development
- Partner with quality, procurement, and vendors to develop and enhance raw materials supply-chain
- Effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities
Requirements
- If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a related field
- MS or BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar related discipline
- Proven track record supporting and improving manufacturing processes in an engineering role
- Working knowledge of quality systems - PFMEA, CAPA, 8D root-cause, SPC
- Exceptional software & computer competency including MS Office and advanced Excel skills
- Eligible for ITAR clearance
- Fluent in English (reading and writing)
- Must be able to visually inspect, distinguish colors, and perceive depth and detail as required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Compensation
- 183,300 Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.
Benefits
- VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
Company info
- Transitioning products from prototype to production
- Pigment, coatings, thin-films, or specialty materials manufacturing
- Chemical and bulk-solids / powder process engineering
- Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) or high-vacuum processes
- ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems
- MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
- Interfacing with external customers on technical and quality matters
- ITAR-controlled or regulated-product manufacturing
- Partner with R&D, quality, and customers to develop and qualify new products from prototype through full-scale production, ensuring manufacturability and repeatability at scale.
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