EDGE Engineering Rotational Program

Lightera • Norcross, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EDGE (Engineering Development & Growth Experience) is a highly selective, immersive rotational program designed to develop the next generation of technical and manufacturing leaders within a global fiber manufacturing organization.

This is not an observational program. EDGE engineers are embedded in real production environments, entrusted with meaningful technical challenges, and exposed to the full lifecycle of how advanced fiber products are designed, manufactured, validated, and delivered to customers. Participants rotate through core engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, and customer-facing functions, gaining deep manufacturing fluency while building the technical judgment, leadership presence, and business acumen required to thrive in complex, high-reliability environments.

Graduates of the EDGE program are positioned for accelerated placement into critical engineering and technical leadership roles across the organization.

Requirements

• Work will take place in both office and manufacturing environments fully on-site 5 days a week
• Maintain consistent punctuality, remain actively engaged in their assigned responsibilities, and complete tasks accurately and within established deadlines to support team and organizational objectives
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• May require standing, walking, and extended time in production areas
• Occasional exposure to shift-based or extended-hour operations during manufacturing immersion
• As a global organization, this role may require occasional collaboration across time zones and, as business needs evolve, potential future opportunities or expectations to support operations at one of our international locations
• This role requires a commitment to remain at an assigned global location for a minimum of two years following completion of the program, in alignment with business needs and long-term workforce planning.
• Travel to local and international locations is expected at between 10-25%
• Expect frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 25-50LBS, grasping, fine manipulation, repetitive motions, and accurate visual assessments
• Ability to think analytically, maintain attention to detail, work under time constraints, and handling of multiple assignments, conflicting demands, or priorities is expected
• Working conditions include indoor work, operating in a plant environment with electrical, chemical, and heavy machinery hazards along with moving mechanical parts
• Safety-first mindset at all times
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured sequence of rotations across core technical and manufacturing functions.
• Apply engineering principles to real-world production challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Develop the technical and leadership capabilities required to operate effectively in advanced manufacturing environments.
• Gain hands-on exposure to fiber manufacturing operations, equipment, and production flow
• Learn how safety, quality, yield, and throughput decisions are made on the plant floor
• Work directly with operators, technicians, and manufacturing leaders to understand real-world constraints and tradeoffs
• Develop fluency in how engineering decisions impact production performance
• Apply engineering fundamentals to real fiber manufacturing processes and materials
• Learn how process parameters, variability, and design decisions affect product quality and performance
• Participate in data analysis, root cause investigations, and technical problem-solving
• Build discipline around documentation, validation, and change control
• Understand how complex manufacturing systems operate under time, cost, and resource constraints
• Learn how to identify bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and improve efficiency
• Gain experience evaluating process performance using production metrics and data
• Develop practical problem-solving skills in fast-paced, high-reliability environments
• Learn how quality systems are applied in manufacturing environments
• Participate in defect analysis, corrective actions, and risk mitigation efforts
• Understand how customer requirements translate into manufacturing and quality expectations
• Develop a prevention-focused mindset to reduce variability and operational risk
• Learn how technical and manufacturing decisions translate into customer value
• Gain exposure to application engineering and customer-facing technical problem-solving
• Understand cost-performance tradeoffs and feasibility considerations
• Build the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Develop the ability to influence without authority in cross-functional environments
• Build confidence in communicating with operators, engineers, and senior leaders
• Receive structured feedback, mentorship, and development planning
• Prepare for placement into engineering or technical roles following program completion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed