Product Engineer: Eyewear Innovation & Lean Excellence

Oakley; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakley, part of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking a Product Engineer to develop new components through development phases and ensure design feasibility for SKU configurations. You will manage decoration, colors, patterns, and apply RCCM to deliver a finished product ready for manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading development flows, tracking project metrics, coordinating samples with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement using lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in engineering, product development or project management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, assembly, automation) and surface treatments.
• Experience with Lean principles (VSM, SIPOC, Kaizen, Visual Management, RCCM).
• Good communication and ability to interface with related departments.
• Ability to work on broad range of assignments with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of data-driven decision making and systems processes.

Responsibilities

• Create development flows across cross-functional teams.
• Develop process metrics to ensure project stays on schedule (lead time & release timing).
• Create project documentation (kickoff forms, drawings, test reports, work instructions, APQP packets).
• Procure samples from internal/external suppliers to confirm requirements.
• Own RCCM in development, production, testing and follow-up items in cross-functional meetings.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and lean system applications as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment by following procedures and rules.
• Collaborate effectively with others; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Product development

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

3D CAD

PLM

Job description

Oakley, part of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking a Product Engineer to develop new components through development phases and ensure design feasibility for SKU configurations. You will manage decoration, colors, patterns, and apply RCCM to deliver a finished product ready for manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading development flows, tracking project metrics, coordinating samples with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement using lean principles.