NPI Process Engineer

Company: Davis Companies
Location: Ventura
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

NPI Process Engineer Job Responsibilities Work with R&D and Manufacturing teams in leading the introduction of new products. Work closely with manufacturing; oversee product build-related tasks during planning, development and validation stages of the project. Plan and execute on assigned NPI programs. Establish standards for design for manufacturing and lead the definition of manufacturing process requirements for those programs. Provide leadership in defining/communicating NPI Operations’ requirements early in the product life cycle. Develop test strategies, processes and detailed documented procedures to ensure quality and efficient manufacturing processes. Participate in the product ECR/ECO process and address all NPI engineering relevant issues. Determine process requirements for new products and measures product performance to those requirements. Develop and release manufacturing work instructions and provide ongoing technical support and training to manufacturing personnel. Define engineering and production BOM’s for release. Develop build plans with team, driving and coordinating the subsequent builds, lead-times and shipments. Maintain and update support documentation including Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMP’s), manufacturing drawings and special processes. Uses knowledge of optical fabrication and coatings to provide concurrent manufacturing engineering support new and existing production jobs. Identifies, develops and coordinates procurement and implementation of tooling and fixtures. Supports MRB and the creation and material disposition of NCs. Recommends and implements corrective actions to design, process, tooling, equipment and/ or training. Supports quoting activities be evaluating technical requirements, identifying exceptions, and preparing cost estimates for customers. Supports continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes. Complies to and promotes the company’s Safety and/ or Quality Systems and ISO standards. Skills/Knowledge Required Strong interpersonal skills, oral presentation and writing skills. Able to perform as an individual contributor in performing complex measurements and equipment troubleshooting. Knowledge of many types of materials used in optical components and what materials would best be used for certain products we are quoting. Comprehensive understanding of the processes used in manufacturing and polishing of high precision optical components. Thorough understanding of specifications such as surface PV, power, irregularity, roughness, slope error, scratch/dig, used to define precision optical surfaces and components. Thorough understanding of the methods and equipment used to test optical components including, interferometers, autocollimators, DIC (Nomarski) microscopes, polarization. Working knowledge of the theory behind common optical components such as waveplates and etalons. Knowledge and understanding of super-polishing techniques for various optical materials would be a plus. Knowledge and understanding of LEAN/ Six Sigma processes and the ability to support it. Qualifications Engineering degree or equivalent of 5 years minimum experience in industry. Experience in optics preferred. Experience in manufacturing environment essential. Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident- ITAR

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