Assembly Process Engineer - #1160718

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and optimize processes for fiber optic termination and polishing to achieve high-quality, high-yield, and manufacturable production.

• Design and implement ultra-clean assembly workflows in a controlled semiconductor cleanroom environment.

• Lead transfer and development of new manufacturing processes for mass production of optical fiber assemblies and precision products.

• Define and implement cleanliness and process specifications to ensure stable and compliant production conditions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure smooth product launch and scale-up.

• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure timely execution of technical projects, meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.

• Lead process validation, risk assessments (FMEA), and tooling development for new production lines.

• Implement process controls and problem-solving methodologies (SPC, 8D, DOE) to resolve technical issues and improve yield.

• Drive customer communication during technical escalations and provide timely progress updates to stakeholders.

• Ensure safety compliance, including laser safety assessments, and promote a strong safety culture in the workplace.

• Support training and development of technicians and production teams to build strong operational capability.

• Participate in supplier/source qualification and ensure readiness for production transfer and handover.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical/Precision Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, preferably in optical, laser, semiconductor, or cleanroom industries.

• Strong hands-on experience in process development, NPI, and manufacturing scale-up.

• Proven ability in process improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools (DOE, 8D, FMEA, SPC).

• Experience working in cleanroom or high-precision manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of optical fiber assembly, laser systems, or precision contamination control is an advantage.

• Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or AS9100 quality systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.

• Exposure to customer-facing technical discussions or escalation handling.

• Familiar with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is an advantage.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.