Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Lightera • Carrollton, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lightera LLC is hiring a Manufacturing/Process Engineer at its Carrollton, Georgia facility. The role supports individual and team development projects involving products, designs, and manufacturing operations to produce new or changed-design optical connectivity apparatus. It also provides ongoing support for optical connectivity products and processes in current production. The engineer measures and analyzes optical-device performance and supports new-product development from concept through deployment. The position provides manufacturing engineering support for production processes, capacity, and initiatives intended to minimize production costs and optimize output while maintaining conformance to product specifications and quality standards.

Lightera describes a dynamic work environment and offers a competitive salary and benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a matching 401(k) plan. Employees are expected to model safe work practices, follow health and safety policies, maintain clean and organized work areas, properly use and store PPE, and prioritize personal safety and wellness.

Requirements

• Strong manufacturing and process experience with single- and multifiber passive optical connectivity components.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, termination, and testing of optical connectivity apparatus; a minimum of 6 years is desired.
• Experience participating actively in research and development projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards and fiber-optic test procedures.
• Experience programming and operating automated testing equipment and systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering required.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience molding plastic parts with tight tolerances is a plus.
• Visual Basic, LabView, or equivalent computer skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop production capabilities for new products and modify designs for current products, testing them to industry standards and customer specifications.
• Test designs and apply the scientific method of problem solving to development projects.
• Conduct initial tests of design prototypes and qualification tests on new product designs.
• Assist with requests for quotation, evaluation, and purchase of production tools, molds, fixtures, machines, and test equipment.
• Evaluate tool-made samples supplied by manufacturing and contract manufacturers for approval.
• Assist the development team with manufacturing layouts, operations, and calibration of Lightera-owned facilities.
• Assist in establishing manufacturing sources and component suppliers.
• Provide manufacturing engineering input to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) project plan and execute assigned tasks.
• Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment and calibration.
• Create and revise product documentation and test results.
• Conduct root cause analysis and determine corrective actions to resolve customer and vendor quality issues.
• Issue, implement, and/or approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

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