Optical Process Engineer: NPI & Automation Lead
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Job summary
Koch is seeking a Process Engineer to scale optical transceiver manufacturing, driving process development, NPI, and continuous improvement to enable high‑volume production of next‑gen products. You will work with global engineering teams, apply DOE/8D/PDCA, lead line optimization, document standard work, and support occasional travel to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.
This role offers exposure to cutting-edge data center optics and opportunities to influence efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
- 3+ years of experience in Process Engineering, NPI, Product Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Experience with SMT processes, electronic assemblies, or electromechanical manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, or 5 Why.
- Advanced English communication skills.
- Availability to travel occasionally as business needs require.
Responsibilities
- Lead the industrialization and deployment of manufacturing processes for optical transceiver products.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring successful transition from development to high-volume production.
- Drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, line balancing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement engineering changes, improve product quality, and accelerate business growth.
- Introduce new manufacturing technologies, methods, and automation solutions to enhance operational performance.
- Utilize data, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process capability and product performance.
- Develop standard work documentation and provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
Koch is seeking a Process Engineer to scale optical transceiver manufacturing, driving process development, NPI, and continuous improvement to enable high‑volume production of next‑gen products. You will work with global engineering teams, apply DOE/8D/PDCA, lead line optimization, document standard work, and support occasional travel to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.
This role offers exposure to cutting-edge data center optics and opportunities to influence efficiency
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