PMO Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining precision molded optics manufacturing processes to ensure the production of high-quality optical components that meet customer specifications and business objectives. This role supports process development, equipment qualification, yield improvement, defect reduction, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The Process Engineer serves as a technical expert for molding processes, optical metrology, tooling, and manufacturing systems, collaborating closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, R&D, and Product Engineering teams to drive operational excellence and product performance.

Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

· Develop, implement, and optimize precision molded optics manufacturing processes.

· Establish process parameters for molding operations.

· Conduct designed experiments (DOE) to improve yield, capability, and process robustness.

· Analyze process data and identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity improvements.

· Validate and document process changes through engineering change control procedures.

Manufacturing Support

· Provide day-to-day technical support for production operations.

· Troubleshoot molding defects including surface imperfections, form errors, contamination, and dimensional nonconformities.

· Work closely with production personnel to resolve process issues and minimize downtime.

· Develop work instructions, process documentation, control plans, and standard operating procedures.

Equipment & Tooling Management

· Support installation, qualification, and validation of molding equipment and automation systems.

· Collaborate with tooling engineers on mold design, maintenance, and optimization.

· Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.

· Lead process qualifications for new tooling, materials, and manufacturing technologies.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

· Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analytics to monitor and improve process performance.

· Support root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, and Six Sigma tools.

· Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.

· Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ISO standards, and internal quality systems.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

· Support transfer of new optical products from development to production.

· Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.

· Develop process qualifications, validation protocols, and production readiness plans.

· Collaborate with customers and engineering teams during product launches.