Provide technical leadership and program direction across all aspects of manufacturing engineering, including process development, equipment maintenance, and product performance, with a strong focus on optimizing line efficiency through improved yield, cycle time reduction, process stability, and effective line control.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within Lumentum, including R&D, Product Engineering, and Product Line Management, to validate requirements and ensure that process and technology milestones are clearly defined and successfully achieved.
Establish, qualify, and optimize assembly and inspection processes, including optical alignment and optical assembly processes.
Develop, issue, and maintain manufacturing documentation such as process flows, work instructions, control plans, visual aids, and SPC documentation.
Lead and support teams of engineers and technicians in resolving urgent manufacturing issues to achieve required test results within tight timelines.
Provide training and technical guidance to technicians and operators to ensure consistent execution of manufacturing processes.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes, industry standards, and best manufacturing practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Optics, Physics, or a related discipline); a Master's degree is a plus.
610+ years of experience in Manufacturing / Process Engineering, preferably in optical, photonics, or electro-optical manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, including technical discussions and cross-functional presentations.
In-depth knowledge of optical mounting and alignment techniques applied to commercial free-space optical assemblies and electro-optical systems.
Strong understanding of electronic schematics, with hands-on experience in debugging and troubleshooting using standard laboratory tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Proven expertise in failure analysis and root-cause investigation, including the ability to design, execute, and analyze scientific experiments using data-driven methodologies.
Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and operators.
Experience driving process improvements, yield enhancement, and manufacturing robustness across multiple product lines.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to drive technology and manufacturing readiness.
