Manufacturing Engineer

Viavi Solutions • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality product output for our optical and photonics components. VIAVI is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in an optical, photonics, or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with process development, equipment selection, and tooling design.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and techniques (e.g., JMP, Minitab).
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for optical component production.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.
• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and test procedures.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities for manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Design Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and smooth transitions from development to production.
• Perform statistical process control (SPC) and other data analysis to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and qualify new materials and components for manufacturing applications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company quality standards.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level