Sr. Process Engineer

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

2d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Enable next generation of fiber laser products through process development and supporting transition from concept to volume manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment of released products, support production as appropriate and coordinate effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree in engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies.
5+ years of recent experience in process or product development of lasers, systems engineering or related discipline.
Experience setting up new product lines, and proven track record of transitioning into volume production
Hands on working experience with optical fibers, lasers, optics, electronics and precision opto-mechanical systems and tools.
Strong record of problem solving through structured methodologies and implementing robust processes and systems.
Situational leadership skills and ability to work with cross functional & multi-site teams effectively.
Experience with mechanical drawings, basic tooling and fixture design.
Experience with setting up new product lines and transitioning into volume production.
Experience with JMP, SQL, PowerBI, Excel, etc

Nice To Haves

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt preferred
Solidworks, mechanical design experience
Project leadership and systems engineering experience

Responsibilities

Support transition of new products from prototype to volume production utilizing DFSS and DFM.
Drive continuous improvement opportunities and yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.
Support manufacturing of released processes and products
Build new fiber laser product lines as part of a key strategy in a vertically integrated organization
Document, improve, and maintain work instructions and support training of personnel.
Lead and execute process development and improvement projects from conception to completion.
Identify recent external advancements in appropriate technical field and qualify into production as capable processes.
Evaluate, procure, and qualify new manufacturing equipment and tools.
Direct daily activities of engineering technicians

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
Tuition Assistance Program
Pet Insurance