Senior Process Development Engineer – Precision Optics & NPI

Finisar; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company and performance bonuses

Learning and development pathways

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Finisar Australia is seeking a Process Development Engineer to drive the development of assembly processes for new products (NPI) and optimise processes for existing product lines in a precision, high-technology manufacturing environment.

You will develop and validate processes, document specifications, train operators, monitor SPC, and contribute to design for manufacture and cost-reduction initiatives across global facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science with understanding of manufacturing concepts and tolerances.
• Experience as a process or manufacturing engineer in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years developing or designing processes/equipment for electro-mechanical or mechanical assemblies.
• Solid knowledge of materials used in precision assemblies and associated testing methods.
• SPC, FMEA, and reliability standards knowledge.
• Hands-on experience in failure analysis techniques; SEM and XRD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance assembly processes for both new and existing products.
• Create, release, and maintain process documentation including specifications and work instructions.
• Specify and execute validation testing for new assembly processes.
• Train operators and technicians on new and updated processes.
• Establish and monitor process metrics (SPC) to track yield and failure modes in pilot production.
• Contribute to new product line design with a strong focus on Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing cost, increase process efficiency, and enhance product quality across all assembly lines.
• Support the transfer of new assembly processes to overseas production facilities.
• Develop and transfer assembly processes for customised product variants.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes, staff, and equipment.
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment and materials handling comply with OH&S standards.

Skills

Process engineering

High-tech manufacturing

Failure analysis

SPC & FMEA

5+ years experience

Manufacturing concepts

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Tools

SEM

XRD

Job description

Finisar Australia is seeking a Process Development Engineer to drive the development of assembly processes for new products (NPI) and optimise processes for existing product lines in a precision, high-technology manufacturing environment.

You will develop and validate processes, document specifications, train operators, monitor SPC, and contribute to design for manufacture and cost-reduction initiatives across global facilities.