Engineer- Process

Oakley; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oakley, part of EssilorLuxottica, seeks a Paint Process Engineer to optimize painting processes in a high-volume, high-mix environment. You will apply data-driven problem solving and hands-on engineering to improve stability, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Tooling teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably in painting or coating operations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain painting processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Monitor and optimize paint application, viscosity, coating thickness, and curing conditions.
• Provide hands-on technical support to troubleshoot process issues and defects.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on scrap reduction, yield, cycle time, and cost.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and statistical methods to improve process capability and stability.
• Support qualification of new products, materials, equipment, and processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Tooling teams to implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work, and control plans.
• Provide guidance and training to Technicians and production personnel.
• Support tooling/equipment modifications to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

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Requisition ID: 950230

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.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

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 FUNCTIONS

The Paint Process Engineer is responsible for supporting, optimizing, and sustaining painting processes and equipment in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process stability, quality improvement, troubleshooting, and productivity enhancement through hands-on engineering and data-driven problem-solving.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain painting processes to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and process repeatability.
• Monitor and optimize critical process parameters, including paint application, viscosity, coating thickness, and curing conditions.
• Provide hands-on technical support to troubleshoot process issues, equipment performance, and quality defects.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, first-pass yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and cost reduction.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical methods to improve process capability and stability.
• Support qualification of new products, materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Tooling teams to resolve technical challenges and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and process control plans.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Process Technicians and production personnel.
• Support tooling, fixture, and equipment modifications to improve manufacturing performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably in painting or coating operations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting, automated spray systems, or robotic paint application.
• Knowledge of coating processes, paint defects, and process parameter optimization.
• Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Minitab.
• Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Pay Range: $100,922.47 - $135,956.83

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 email [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.