Viavisolutions

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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