Viavisolutions
Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Rosa, CA USA
No sponsorship$69k-$127kDetected 12 days ago
Data AnalysisStatisticsProject ManagementExcelProcess ImprovementCustomer SuccessMechanical DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This role focuses on optimizing production through data analysis, quality control, and continuous improvement.
- The position involves hands-on work with equipment, processes, and technologies such as thin-film deposition, high-vacuum systems, complex metrology, and safety systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for optical coating production, including thin-film deposition, cleaning, and inspection.
- Design and execute experiments to identify critical process parameters and improve product yield, quality, and throughput.
- Troubleshoot production issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Production Support
- Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to support daily operations.
- Drive improvements in cost, quality, productivity, and safety using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to transition new products from development to manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- Effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a related field
- Proven track record supporting and improving manufacturing processes in an engineering role
- Working knowledge of quality systems - PFMEA, CAPA, 8D root-cause, SPC
- Software & computer competency including MS Office, advanced Excel skills, AI tool generation, experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab) and data-driven problem-solving.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
- MS or BS in Physics, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a similar related discipline
- ITAR eligible US persons only.
- Fluent in English (reading and writing)
Nice to have
- Optical thin-film coating manufacturing or specialty materials manufacturing
- Transitioning products from prototype to production
- ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems
- MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
- Preferred Experience:
Compensation
- 127,400 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.
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