Staff Engineer, Front End

Company introduction

Edmund Optics^® is a leading, global provider of optical technology solutions that has served a variety of markets since 1942. Our vision is to be the world’s preferred supplier of optical components. Headquartered in Barrington, New Jersey, USA, we have global manufacturing warehouse facilities and sales offices all over the world.

Edmund Optics^® believes that diverse and inclusive teams provide better solutions and services, which are critical to our vision. As such, we are committed to become a champion in this space and make Edmund Optics® the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. We rely on every leader, every partner, and most importantly, every employee to make Edmund Optics^® better.

Job Description

• Design, develop, configure and implement manufacturing and/or metrology processes which will optimize efficiencies, stabilize yield and enhance EO’s capabilities, from concept to pilot phase
• Recommend, acquire, implement and optimize new manufacturing and/or metrology equipment
• Propose and lead projects to enhance Edmund Optics’s manufacturing and/or metrology capabilities overall, identifying risks utilizing tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA
• Define process monitoring plans and ensure consistent and efficient operation
• Provide timely support to the relevant teams on the running of processes through pilot phase and into production phase including training, troubleshooting and process monitoring
• Manage production engineers, provide training and guidance on continuous improvement projects as well as day to day problem solving
• Decision making and risk management on non-standard RFQ which include advice on development resources required to fulfill customer requirements or to take reasonable exceptions
• Liaise with RFQ team, Program Management, Sales and customers to identify gaps, align expectations and develop solutions for key customer accounts
• Coordinate with Operational Excellence initiatives to align continuous improvement activities in line with current development goals and requirements
• Provide support and guidance to engineers and technicians on resolving manufacturing issues
• Liaise with teams in IPQC and QA to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Attend internal and external trainings and lectures and publish articles in relevant media
• Cooperate with external partners to improve EO’s capabilities overall

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a relevant Engineering or Scientific field
• 8 or more years of optics fabrication experience and process engineering
• 3 or more years of CNC programming and CNC setups, specifically of Aspherical Lenses
• LEAN and Six Sigma knowledge/experience is a plus

Required Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge in Optical Fabrication, Optical Metrology, Optical Physics, OptoMechanical principles, and other technical areas within the Optical Industry
• Experience with Design of Experiments and ANOVA testing
• Effective communicator, both written and oral, with strong project leading skills
• Solid team player with strong interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Highly self-driven with the ability to work independently

Contact Information

For interested applicants, please send your resume to our HR team in Singapore, [email protected]