Senior Optics Product Engineer for NPI & Yield

excelitas technologies singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Product Owner for optics components to drive NPI into production and manage the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations to meet customer requirements and targets for yield, COGS, OTD and satisfaction.

You will own RFQ processes, guide FAT/FAI activities, and oversee BOM, routing and fixture readiness, enabling timely delivery and packaging alignment with client specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Optics, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in optics/opto-mechanical/optoelectronic manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of optical components and applications.
• Hands-on jig/fixture design experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD; hands-on metrology knowledge.
• Familiar with Six Sigma and Lean principles applied to process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from RFQ to production with Sales, Marketing and Operations.
• Drive RFQ closure by tracking Turnaround Time and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Lead FAT, FLP and FAI to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain BOM and manufacturing routing for assigned products.
• Drive improvements in yield, scrap, COGS, OTD and PPM.
• Manage product concessions with Sales, Marketing and other stakeholders.
• Oversee packaging, raw materials, tooling and fixtures readiness for production.
• Act as the main interface between the company and customers on technical matters.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional reviews to monitor FAT, yield and performance metrics.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Product ownership

RFQ management

NPI launch

BOM management

Routing management

Yield optimization

COGS optimization

OTD improvement

PPM improvement

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Optical testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Optics/Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Excelitas Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Product Owner for optics components to drive NPI into production and manage the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations to meet customer requirements and targets for yield, COGS, OTD and satisfaction.

You will own RFQ processes, guide FAT/FAI activities, and oversee BOM, routing and fixture readiness, enabling timely delivery and packaging alignment with client specs.