Oakley - Quality Engineer (APQP)

Oakley; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakley, part of EssilorLuxottica, seeks an APQP Quality Engineer to support New Product Development by minimizing failures in manufacturing and end-user use. You will apply continuous improvement, data analysis, and lessons learned to prevent issues early in development.

You will partner with Design and Project Engineering to create eyewear models meeting quality targets and timelines, lead root cause analysis, and drive DFMEA/PFMEA risk mitigation across projects while delivering clear reports

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality/Engineering field.
• Ability to manage work activities under high time pressures.
• Strong organizing skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Statistical Quality Tools (MSA, Cpk, SPC, Sampling Plans, Control Plans).
• Ability to lead use of risk mitigation tools (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Ability to interpret dimensional specifications for part measurement.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills; collaborative.
• Experience using Excel and Minitab for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design and Project Engineering to develop new eyewear models meeting quality requirements and timelines.
• Present quality performance information to Manufacturing teams regarding yields and quality concerns.
• Lead analysis of product failures using root cause analysis and designed experiments.
• Drive risk reduction using tools such as DFMEA/PFMEA at project checkpoints.
• Prioritize tasks across concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Assemble and present reports using Excel and Minitab.
• Provide excellent customer service when working with other departments.

Skills

Quality/Engineering experience

Root Cause Analysis

DFMEA/PFMEA

MSA/CPK/SPC

Data analysis (Excel/Minitab)

Leadership & collaboration

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D Modeling

Minitab

Job description

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!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The APQP Quality Engineer will be supporting the New Product Development process to minimize the risk of product failures both in the manufacturing process and at the end-user. Through use of continuous improvement, data analysis, and effective use of lessons learned, the APQP Engineer will become an expert in product failure prevention at the early stages of development.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with Design and Project Engineering, towards the development of new eyewear models that meet both the expected quality requirements as well as the expected development timelines.
• Effectively present information to the Manufacturing teams on the expected quality performance of new models with regards to production yields and quality concerns.
• Lead the analysis of product failures using systematic root cause analysis, problem solving techniques, and designed experiments.
• Drive the use of risk reduction tools such as FMEA and prototype testing at the appropriate project checkpoints during the New Product Development process.
• Effectively prioritize work tasks associated with concurrent fast-paced projects
• Efficiently assemble and present reports using Excel and Minitab.
• Display excellent level of customer service when working with other departments

Basic Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in Quality/Engineering field
• Ability to manage work activities with high time pressures
• Strong organizing skills to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Statistical Quality Tools (i.e MSA, Cpk, SPC, Sampling Plans, Control Plans)
• Work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to use a systematic approach to Root Cause Analysis
• Experience leading the use of risk mitigation tools (DFMEA, PFMEA)
• Ability to interpret Engineering dimensional specifications in order to guide part measurement
• Leadership & interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with others positively.
• Ability to use data systems to interpret and report on data analysis (Excel, Minitab)

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ CQE Certification
• Green Belt / Six Sigma Certification
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools
• CAD and 3D modeling software knowledge
• Experience with plastic injection molding (Desirable)
• Chinese or Italian fluency is a plus

Pay Range: $96,854.15 - $132,828.83

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.