Volk is the world’s leading brand in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical lenses. Our purpose is to eradicate preventable blindness through all aspects of the work we do. Volk is a highly regarded, global organization and is a subsidiary of Halma, a FTSE 100 company. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for you!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for precision optical lens fabrication and assembly
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Develop, document, and optimize metrology processes for optical lens assemblies in production
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Collaborate with optical design engineers to ensure manufacturability of optical lenses and assemblies
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality and long-term reliability
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Lead key manufacturing improvements including sourcing equipment and setting up related processes and procedures
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Provide day-to-day support for the production floor, resolving build issues, updating work instructions, and improving yields
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Interface with optical component suppliers to optimize delivery of product. Qualify new and replacement components/suppliers through the definition and implementation of appropriate test setups
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Create detailed manufacturing instructions, process validation records, and ensure adherence to precision manufacturing standards
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Develop and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation appropriately to support business strategy
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Design tools and fixtures to improve or streamline manufacturing process
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Develop manufacturing processes for optical components utilizing existing equipment and technologies or suggesting new cost-efficient approach
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Troubleshoot and root cause failure analysis of equipment on the production floor
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Drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing base in terms of process efficiencies, yields, production rates, changeover efficiencies, and costs
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Creating and maintaining project documentation and communicating information at project status meetings
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Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce process variability and ultimately drive down cost while improving yield
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Capital equipment review, planning and purchase to ensure long term center stability
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Maintain compliance with Quality related to medical device regulations and requirements
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline
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5 + years of work as a manufacturing engineer
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Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment
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Hands-on problem solver with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance priorities while working under the pressure of demanding project schedules
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Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles
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Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques
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Strong analytical skills
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Read and interpret engineering drawings
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Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
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Familiarity with ISO standards and quality systems
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Track record of managing productivity / cost savings programs and delivering on savings targets
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Strong collaboration, influence, and change management skills
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Experience defining and optimizing Bills of Materials and Routings
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Basic knowledge and experience in project management
Desired Qualifications
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Knowledgeable in optical manufacturing techniques, including grinding and polishing methods
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Hands on experience in aspheric optical shop
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Experience with optical metrology equipment such as Optical Interferometers
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Experience with some machine programming
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Experience with Statistical Analysis Software such as Minitab
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