Engineer- Process

EssilorLuxottica•Oakley, CA

About The Position

The Paint Process Engineer supports, optimizes, and sustains painting processes and equipment in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. The role focuses on process stability, quality improvement, troubleshooting, and productivity enhancement through hands-on engineering and data-driven problem-solving. The engineer develops and sustains painting processes, monitors critical parameters, troubleshoots process and equipment issues, and leads root cause analysis and corrective actions. The role also drives continuous improvement, supports product and process qualifications, collaborates with cross-functional teams, maintains process documentation, and provides technical guidance and training to technicians and production personnel. It ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably in painting or coating operations.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured root cause analysis skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost.
Hands-on approach and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial painting, automated spray systems, or robotic paint application.
Knowledge of coating processes, paint defects, and process parameter optimization.
Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
Familiarity with SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Minitab.
Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and sustain painting processes to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and process repeatability.
Monitor and optimize process parameters, including paint application, viscosity, coating thickness, and curing conditions.
Provide hands-on technical support to troubleshoot process issues, equipment performance, and quality defects.
Lead structured root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, first-pass yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and cost reduction.
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical methods to improve process capability and stability.
Support qualification of new products, materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Tooling teams to resolve technical challenges and implement improvements.
Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and process control plans.
Provide technical guidance and training to Process Technicians and production personnel.
Support tooling, fixture, and equipment modifications to improve manufacturing performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.