Process Engineer

Wasatch Photonics; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing optics company located in Logan, Utah is seeking a self-directed Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes of volume phase holographic gratings. As a key member of the engineering team, the successful candidate will drive yield improvement through methodologies like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. A bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields is required, alongside experience in optical products. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing optical products or similar components.
• Working to ISO:9001 standards.
• Fabrication or machining experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Become integral to all processes related to VPH gratings manufacturing.
• Design and document processes including Standard Operating Procedures.
• Apply Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies.
• Refine and develop processes to optimize performance and yield.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Logan engineering team.
• Assist in maintaining process-related documentation and reports.

Skills

Data analysis using MS Excel

Team player

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, optics or related fields

Job description

Wasatch Photonics is seeking a self-directed Process Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team for the manufacture of volume phase holographic (VPH) gratings. As a Process Engineer, the successful candidate will play a vital role in further increasing customer satisfaction whilst also driving yield improvement. The position will report to the Logan Operations leader.

Location: Logan, Utah

Job Duties

• Become familiar with and integral to all processes related to manufacturing, quality, and research and development of VPH gratings.
• Design, analyze, and document processes including Standard Operating Procedures and corrective actions.
• Apply Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to reduce process variation, improve yield, and drive operational efficiency.
• Refine existing and develop new processes to optimize performance and yield of all holographic products.
• As part of the Logan engineering team, collaborate cross functionally to implement, monitor and course correct all processes.
• Assist in maintaining process related documentation, analyses, and reports per ISO:9001.
• Support the Logan sales team in responding to customer inquiries and ensuring customer expectations are in line with manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing optical products or similar components a plus.
• Working to ISO:9001 standards and being instrumental at introducing them.
• Usage of MS Excel and or other data analysis programs.
• Fabrication or Machining experience a plus.

Education/Skills

• BSc or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, optics or related engineering/science fields.An understanding of how to be a strong team player and an effective individual contributor.
• Good organization skills and ability to generate internal and customer-facing written documentation.
• Ability to communicate and present findings to allow data driven companywide decisions.
• Self-motivated to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

About Wasatch

Wasatch Photonics is a fast-growing company with several market-leading products with optics at its core. Key product areas from Wasatch Photonics include Raman Spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography, Hyperspectral Imaging, Volume Phase Holographic Gratings, and Diffractive Optics. The Company is an ideal place for energetic and innovative individuals looking to grow a developing company with exceptional products in a fast-paced startup driven environment. Wasatch Photonics provides a collaborative and cordial environment and sees the growth and development of its team members as integral for its success.