Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing systems, software tools, and database applications utilizing knowledge of programming, DBMS, production/test equipment, production methods, quality control standards
- Establishes and enhances process capabilities for new and existing products and processes
- Collaborates with members of manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to deliver manufacturing excellence
- Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, technology, and systems in the processing or development of new or improved systems and processes
- Responsible for assigned manufacturing value stream processes including provision of manufacturing execution methods, tools, problem solving and continuous improvement activities
- Responds to operations floor process support needs as requested
- Includes occasional off-shift telephone and remote access support for 24x7 manufacturing operation
- Effectively leads and manages multiple projects simultaneously
- Develops and implements process related training and development tools
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
- 4+ years engineering experience in a related field
- BS Engineering degree: Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree
- Extensive programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C#, ASP.NET, R, JavaScript, Python, LabView, etc.
- Must possess demonstrated data science engineering experience or data science degree
- DBMS & business reporting tool experience in one or more of: SQL, Oracle, Tableau, OBIEE, Shiny, MES, etc.
- Experience in data science, including data cleaning, reduction, processing, and visualization
- Manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience with design and development of software and hardware systems and tools
- Strong software competency including MS Office and advanced Excel skills and experience using advanced programming to facilitate analyzing large amounts data imported from various sources
Preferred:
- Experience with manufacturing quality systems: Lean, SPC, 6s, DFM, FMEA, 5S, 8D, QMS, NPI, etc.
- Experience transitioning products from prototype development to robust systematized production
- Experience improving manufacturing processes collaboratively with production staff and other departments
- Experience with thin-film, high-vacuum processes
- ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 quality management systems experience
Attributes:
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by a strong technical background
- Effectively manages competing priorities with a solutions-oriented, systemic approach
- Analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Able to influence, build consensus and support collaboratively across multiple teams and levels
- Self-motivated and organized; able to work autonomously and effectively
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.