Manufacturing Engineer

VIAVI Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology provider as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead technical teams and drive improvements in product quality and cost efficiency. With a focus on engineering within the telecommunications industry, you will evaluate processes, lead yield improvement activities, and play a critical role in new product introductions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a BS degree along with relevant industry experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of a passionate team dedicated to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a technology-driven industry.
• Experience driving product and process cost reduction activities.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead technical teams for New Product Introduction projects.
• Evaluate product quality data to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Lead cost improvement activities to enhance profitability.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team-based environment experience

Analyzing process & quality data

Education

BS degree in Electro-Mechanical/Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Sciences Engineering

Tools

CAD or CAM software

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at VIAVI Solutions.

Summary: VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government, and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate, and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in and/or lead technical teams as required.
• Lead and participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Evaluate new components/parts and process changes to ensure fit for purpose in factory.
• Evaluate Product Quality data (Annual Failure Rate, Initial Delivery Error, Manufacturing Yield, etc.) to identify opportunities for improved product quality and cost reduction.
• Lead or participate in yield improvement activities to improve process and products.
• Lead cost improvement activities to enhance profitability.
• Evaluate process data to identify process timing, utilization, and efficiency.
• Help refine, specify, and communicate expectations for quality outcomes through review and improvement of quality specifications and work instructions.
• This position may require up to 20% international travel.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• BS degree in Electro-Mechanical/Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Sciences Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in a technology-driven industry (ideally optical, microscopes, or electro-mechanical products).
• Experience driving product and process cost reduction activities.
• Knowledge of CAD or CAM software.
• Experience analyzing process & quality data.
• Good communication skills and team-based environment experience.
• Internal and remote contract manufacturing (CM) support experience.
• Ability to work independently and a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications

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