Paint Process Engineer: Lean, Six Sigma Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica's Oakley division seeks a Paint Process Engineer to support, optimize, and sustain painting processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive process stability, quality improvements, and data‑driven problem solving across coatings and curing steps.

The role requires a 4+ year track record in manufacturing process engineering, strong analytical skills, and hands‑on collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Automation teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• 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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

Minitab

Job description

EssilorLuxottica's Oakley division seeks a Paint Process Engineer to support, optimize, and sustain painting processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive process stability, quality improvements, and data‑driven problem solving across coatings and curing steps.

The role requires a 4+ year track record in manufacturing process engineering, strong analytical skills, and hands‑on collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Automation teams.