NPI Manufacturing Engineer

2 months ago


Wilsonville, Oregon, United States II-VI Incorporated Full time
Job Title: Lead NPI Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at II-VI Incorporated. As a key member of our Operations team, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of new products and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support new product introduction preparation and execution, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products.
  • Collaborate with design engineering to coordinate the release of new products from design-phase into production, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruptions.
  • Diagnose and debug product and manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions to improve product quality and reduce costs.
  • Interface with Product Line Managers to lead the release of limited design product variants in operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Ensure timely communication of assigned project progress through regular formal presentations of key metrics, project schedules, and action item lists.
  • Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new product lines, ensuring optimal manufacturing effectiveness.
  • Review BOM structures and submit changes required to structure for optimal manufacturing effectiveness, coordinating with planners, buyers, and production management.
  • Propose and justify capital and expense expenditures necessary to provide new production capability, assisting in forecasting capital and expense requirements in advance of need.
Requirements:
  • BS or MS degree in Optics, Physics, or related Engineering disciplines.
  • 6+ years of experience with Optoelectronics, Lasers, Optics, or other Photonic technologies.
  • 6+ years of experience in Product, Manufacturing, or NPI Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with optical alignment, opto-mechanical assembly, and test, including the use of optical and electrical photonics test equipment.
  • Experience in product transitions into both high-mix and volume production environments.
  • Experience leading cross-functional NPI teams with proven project management skills using phase-gate product development processes.
  • Understanding of Optical, mechanical, and electronic engineering concepts, with ability to read and understand engineering drawings, interpret tolerances, define lean work flows, and create value stream maps.
  • Data analysis and reporting skills, with ability to use data gathering and reporting tools to prepare informational reports and analysis.
  • Structured problem-solving and strong communication skills.
  • Effective procedure development and documentation skills.
  • Experience supporting new and existing suppliers.
  • Strong self-starter with experience managing multiple projects with accountability and ownership.
  • Knowledge and understanding of design for manufacturability across a variety of manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to set up and use statistical process control methods.
  • Understanding of lean tools, 5S methodologies, and production capacity planning methods is a plus.
  • Understanding of MRP planning systems and Bill of Material structures. Oracle experience is a plus.
Work Environment:

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities:

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment:

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp:

  • Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
  • Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
  • Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
  • Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
  • Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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