United States onlyThe Manufacturing Process Development Engineer II 1 will develop scalable, robust manufacturing processes for optical connector termination, working with advanced production technologies and lean manufacturing principles to optimize internal operations and external contract manufacturing partnerships. This role is critical in ensuring world-class quality and cost performance in optical connectivity manufacturing.
Requirements
- Design and optimize end-to-end optical connector manufacturing processes
- Develop process flows, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications for single-mode and multi-mode optical assemblies
- Lead DFM reviews to ensure new designs meet volume, quality, yield, and cost goals
- Drive PFMEA activities to identify risks and implement preventive controls
- Create complete production documentation (process specs, control plans, WI, quality procedures)
- Prepare and qualify tools, fixtures, and equipment for precision optical termination
- Lead qualification builds and validation runs (LVM, sample runs) to confirm capability and statistical control
- Coordinate qualification documentation, reviews, and approvals
- Manage pilot runs for new products, resolving engineering issues and validating process capability
- Establish and track key manufacturing metrics (Cpk, yield, cycle time)
- Lead FACA/root-cause investigations for manufacturing issues
- Implement continuous improvement using TEOA tools for cost, yield, and cycle-time optimization
- Run Kaizen events to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and reduce changeovers
- Enhance equipment reliability, process durability, and spare-parts efficiency
- Improve safety via machine guarding, control reliability, and operator protection initiatives
- Train and mentor operators and technicians in optical termination methods and quality practices
- Develop and deliver technical training on fiber handling, termination, inspection, and troubleshooting
- Implement competency assessments and certification programs
- Build mentorship programs to support skill development and knowledge transfer
- Update routing, cycle times, and parameters after process changes
- Optimize material flow, workspace layout, and personnel movement to reduce waste
- Support CapEx/OpEx decisions through cost, capability, and vendor analysis
- Integrate test systems, automation equipment, and MES for smooth production operations
- Develop technology roadmaps for next-generation optical connector manufacturing
- Innovate new processes for advanced connectors (expanded beam, ganged ferrules, high-density systems)
- Define automation strategies including robotic handling, automated polishing, and AI-based inspection
- Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives using IoT, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing analytics
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits
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