Manufacturing Technical Lead

Bausch + Lomb•US-NY-Lancaster, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technical Lead is responsible for keeping the Lancaster Lathing Lab in optimal operating condition, calibrated, and fit for production. The role also supports lens-making and lens production activities as available. It maintains lab equipment and tooling, supports personnel training and maintenance, and contributes to production improvements and special projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three to five years of experience in a related engineering or mechanical field required.
Mechanically inclined, with familiarity with hand tools.
Good math skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a timely basis.
Positive team attitude.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to work independently toward broad objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC equipment, preferably DAC Lathes, is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, professional, high-performing lathing lab and promote a world-class operating mentality.
Ensure lathes and other lab manufacturing, processing, and quality-control equipment are operational and calibrated.
Coordinate the lathing lab support schedule with the Operations Manager.
Ensure timely tool changes; manage hand cuts; and track tool usage, new-tooling purchases, and relaps.
Train new personnel in lathe operation and calibration.
Work with the team to complete routine, timely major lathe maintenance and repairs.
Propose methods to improve lathe uptime, throughput, and capacity.
Participate in validation activities supporting changes to the Quality Management System.
Manage and update SOPs for lab equipment maintenance and calibration controls.
Help develop training programs and procedures, and provide individual training.
Identify innovative approaches and continuous-improvement opportunities, including lean manufacturing methods that improve customer experience and reduce cost.
Create, oversee, and perform assigned special-project activities; brainstorm with a team; and participate in business-related projects as requested by management.
Support lens production when available.