PMO Process Engineer

Lightpath Technologies 1; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LightPath Technologies in Orlando, FL is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain precision molded optics manufacturing processes for high-quality components. You will lead DOE studies, establish molding parameters, and support NPI transfers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Strong statistical and Six Sigma expertise is required. The role emphasizes process qualification, documentation, CAPA, and continuous improvement in a high-volume environment; preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and process control techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize precision molded optics manufacturing processes.
• Establish process parameters for molding operations.
• Conduct designed experiments (DOE) to improve yield, capability, and process robustness.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Validate and document process changes through engineering change control procedures.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for production operations.
• Troubleshoot molding defects including surface imperfections, form errors, contamination, and dimensional nonconformities.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve process issues and minimize downtime.
• Develop work instructions, process documentation, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Support installation, qualification, and validation of molding equipment and automation systems.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers on mold design, maintenance, and optimization.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead process qualifications for new tooling, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Utilize SPC and data analytics to monitor and improve process performance.
• Support root cause investigations using 8D, Fishbone, FMEA, and Six Sigma tools.
• Drive CAPA for quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ISO standards, and internal quality systems.
• Support transfer of new optical products from development to production.

Skills

DOE

Six Sigma

SPC

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LightPath Technologies - Orlando, FL 32826, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: First Shift, Job Category: Manufacturing, The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining precision molded optics manufacturing processes to ensure the production of high-quality optical components that meet customer specifications and business objectives. This role supports process development, equipment qualification, yield improvement, defect reduction, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The Process Engineer serves as a technical expert for molding processes, optical metrology, tooling, and manufacturing systems, collaborating closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, R&D, and Product Engineering teams to drive operational excellence and product performance.

Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, implement, and optimize precision molded optics manufacturing processes.
• Establish process parameters for molding operations.
• Conduct designed experiments (DOE) to improve yield, capability, and process robustness.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Validate and document process changes through engineering change control procedures.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide day-to-day technical support for production operations.
• Troubleshoot molding defects including surface imperfections, form errors, contamination, and dimensional nonconformities.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve process issues and minimize downtime.
• Develop work instructions, process documentation, control plans, and standard operating procedures.

Equipment & Tooling Management

• Support installation, qualification, and validation of molding equipment and automation systems.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers on mold design, maintenance, and optimization.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead process qualifications for new tooling, materials, and manufacturing technologies.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analytics to monitor and improve process performance.
• Support root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, and Six Sigma tools.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ISO standards, and internal quality systems.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support transfer of new optical products from development to production.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Develop process qualifications, validation protocols, and production readiness plans.
• Collaborate with customers and engineering teams during product launches.

Qualifications: Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and process control techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to confirm with, but not limited to, U.S. export control regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in precision molded optics, optical components, photonics, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of optical metrology equipment such as interferometers, profilometers, spectrophotometers, and coordinate measurement systems.
• Experience with DOE, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with automation systems, robotics, and machine vision.
• Experience with Minitab, JMP, MATLAB, or similar analytical software.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.