Manufacturing Process Engineer

LIGHTERA

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • 3+ years of data analysis experience for Manufacturing
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD software, especially SolidWorks
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices is a plus
  • Experience with LabView, Python, or other automation languages is a plus
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with scientists and production staff to enhance manufacturing readiness
  • Analyze existing manufacturing methods and recommend improvements
  • Create and maintain documentation for fabrication and measurement processes
  • Improve manufacturing yield and identify equipment/process challenges
  • Implement cost reduction strategies in manufacturing processes

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for innovation and personal growth
Full Job Description
We currently seek a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help support our Product Realization Center in our Somerset, NJ location. You will work alongside scientists, production, and quality assurance staff to increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components. This role offers the opportunity to improve fabrication and measurement processes for the manufacture of new products by analyzing existing methods, implementing improvements, and creating documentation. Key aspects of the position include improving manufacturing yield, identifying equipment and process difficulties, and reducing cost.

Key qualifications:

  • A bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
  • Three or more years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
  • Three of more years' experience in data analysis for Manufacturing
  • 3D CAD software (especially SolidWorks) and mechanical design is a plus
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices is a plus
  • Knowledge of LabView, Python and other computer languages for automation is a plus
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to change
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
  • Discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information


Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

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