Camera Production Engineer

Exosens; Belgique; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exosens is seeking a Senior Camera Production Engineer to own the transition of camera products from development to stable manufacturing operations, ensuring robust production performance and manufacturing readiness for new products.

The role requires leading ramp-up, process stabilization, and continuous operational improvement, with close collaboration with R&D and Product Release teams to resolve design-origin issues and optimize yield and efficiency for high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Significant experience in production or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing readiness of production lines for new products.
• Lead ramp-up and scaling of production with focus on yield, throughput and cycle time.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing troubleshooting

Yield improvement

Production ramp-up

Root cause analysis

Programming in Python

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Exosens is a global leader in infrared sensors and cameras, delivering innovative, high-quality products for industrial, security, and specialized applications. Our European operations are part of a collaborative “One-Photonis” organization, focusing on operational excellence, innovation, and supplier partnerships to ensure sustainable growth.

Purpose of the Function

The Senior Camera Production Engineer owns the transition of camera products from development to stable manufacturing operations and ensures robust production performance once products are released.

The role is responsible for production line readiness, ramp-up, process stabilization, and continuous operational improvement.

The Senior Production Engineer leads technical resolution of complex manufacturing issues and ensures production processes achieve required performance in yield, capacity, cost, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Production Line Release Ownership

Own the manufacturing readiness of production lines for newly released products.

Ensure manufacturing processes, tooling, and test setups are ready for production.

Lead the qualification and release of production lines to operations.

Ensure work instructions, test procedures, and process documentation are complete and usable by production teams.

Oversee initial manufacturing builds and ensure adherence to defined processes.

Production Ramp-Up & Scaling

Lead the ramp-up of production for products entering volume manufacturing.

Monitor ramp performance including yield, throughput, scrap, and cycle time.

Identify yield detractors and lead structured yield improvement initiatives.

Coordinate capacity ramp planning with operations.

Ensure production processes scale reliably to volume manufacturing.

Act as the technical escalation point for complex manufacturing issues.

Lead root cause investigations for recurring production problems.

Ensure production teams perform first-line analysis of manufacturing issues.

Coordinate with R&D / Product Release teams when issues originate from product design or architecture.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Improve process capability, yield, and production efficiency.

Identify automation opportunities including scripts and process improvements.

Lead cost reduction initiatives related to manufacturing processes.

Production Operations Ownership

Ensure manufacturing processes operate reliably during production.

Oversee resolution of production issues impacting manufacturing processes.

Ensure proper implementation of process changes and improvements.

Monitor production KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.

Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer

Ensure manufacturing documentation is maintained and updated.

Improve work instructions and process documentation where needed.

Train production technicians and operators on new processes or improvements.

Support knowledge transfer from R&D to manufacturing operations.

Ownership & Accountability

Stable and efficient manufacturing of released camera products.

Technical ownership of manufacturing processes in production.

Continuous improvement of yield, cycle time, and process capability.

Resolution of complex production issues within the manufacturing domain.

Required Skills & Experience

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Industrial Engineering or similar).

Significant experience in production or manufacturing engineering.

Strong expertise in:

Manufacturing troubleshooting

Yield improvement

Production ramp-up

Root cause analysis

Experience working closely with R&D and manufacturing teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Programming in Python

Why Join Us

Be part of a high-tech, innovative environment contributing to world-leading infrared solutions.

Work within a collaborative culture focused on excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Grow your skills in a dynamic production ecosystem.

Join an organization where your accuracy and ownership directly influence production performance and customer satisfaction.

KPI (Key Performance Indicators)

Production ramp up success - prodcution readiness for volume projects

Production Issue Resolution: Timely identification and resolution of complex production issues, including engineering holds and process disruptions.

Tooling Optimization: Solve tooling bottlenecks, assess tool throughput, and build efficient tool usage plans to maximize productivity.

Throughput & Efficiency: Implement short-term process optimizations to increase line throughput and reduce cycle times.

Yield & Quality Improvement: Maintain and improve product quality, reduce rework, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Lean Manufacturing Practices: Apply lean principles to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement Contributions: Identify and implement improvements in production processes, tools, and SOPs for long-term operational excellence.

EHS Compliance: Ensure all production operations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations, with zero incidents or deviations.

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