Engineer- Manufacturing

EssilorLuxottica; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our North America operations in Georgia. The role focuses on technical support, industrialization, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing network, partnering with engineering, maintenance, sourcing, and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, and hands-on experience with lean tools and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to improve capacity, quality, and efficiency across the North America manufacturing network.
• Lead the implementation of tools, systems, and technology to sustain and improve operations.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing and translate technical knowledge to training requirements.
• Apply lean tools and value stream mapping to reduce cycle time and WIP.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Bottleneck analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Requisition ID:937381 Store #:M60102 Surface Indirect - ATL Lab Position:Full-Time Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support and leadership related to operational sustainment, industrialization, and continuous improvement. Partners with process engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, sourcing, finance, training, and quality assurance on key initiatives and operational improvement.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support, direction, and guidance on improvement of existing technology, processes, and equipment reliability to support capacity, capability, and improvements to deliver service and quality results for the North America manufacturing network.
• Assumes responsibility for the implementation of tools, systems, and technology to maintain and improve existing operations.
• Provides technical support for day to day manufacturing and translates technical knowledge to functional groups and training requirements.
• Leverages lean tools, including value stream mapping, to improve overall manufacturing cycle time and WIP reduction.
• Provides support and leadership for the validation of equipment, consumables and other process parameters or changes leading to operational and quality improvement.
• Provides guidance to support standardization of processes and materials across all manufacturing shifts.
• Partners with quality to develop quality control plans required to sustain operations and deliver product results.
• Develops and directs procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, etc.)
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement
• Travel - 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain credibility across all levels in the business.
• Experience with project management and expertise in driving results.
• Constraint-based (bottleneck) skills and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.