Optical Manufacturing Process Innovator

Lumentum Operations LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC seeks a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for our advanced optical and photonic products in a high-volume production environment.

You will lead process improvements using SPC and DOE, collaborate with R&D and NPI teams, and drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, throughput, and quality while mentoring operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing process development within a high-tech industry, preferably in optics, photonics, or semiconductors.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process control, and statistical analysis (SPC, DOE).
• Experience with optical assembly, fiber handling, laser welding, thin-film deposition, or semiconductor fabrication processes is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python, R) and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and methodologies from concept to production.
• Optimize existing processes to improve yield, throughput, cost, and quality using SPC and DOE.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize process parameters and establish robust process windows.
• Collaborate with R&D, product design, and NPI teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation and control plans.
• Perform root cause analysis for deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, and suppliers for process improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Python

R

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Lumentum Operations LLC seeks a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for our advanced optical and photonic products in a high-volume production environment.

You will lead process improvements using SPC and DOE, collaborate with R&D and NPI teams, and drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, throughput, and quality while mentoring operators.