Oakley - Sr Process Engineer (Paint) Details

Oakley - Sr Process Engineer (Paint)

Luxottica Group - Foothill Ranch, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Requisition ID: 288082
Position:Full-Time
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Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, the company manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.

The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.

Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Sr. Process Engineer (Paint) is required to have adequate knowledge and experience to provide engineering support for the processes and equipment in the paint operations for meeting customer requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide lead role in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Develop solutions while working closely on processes to qualify/sustain tools, troubleshoot issues and enhance production operations
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise and knowledge of process variables related to paint operations
• Implement Lean principles to improve/optimize/continuously improve KPIs for the manufacturing/business processes
• Partner with the Product & Production teams to implement New products
• Accountable for contributing ideas/knowledge towards the successful completion of engineering tasks and preparation of engineering deliverables
• Team player and responsible for working across functional groups to qualify new processes/ materials under a compressed schedule
• Liaison between the Painting department and other internal engineering disciplines (design, development, planning, automation, maintenance, tooling etc.) to ensure smooth transition of product and process changes in production
• Create process routings, tool and fixture designs and drawings
• Lead & Manage multiple projects in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Provide training and supervision for the Process Technicians and PM activities in the group
• Develop plans for optimizing painting processes and equipment for cost reduction and quality improvement
• Generate process sheets and process books to document processes.
• Work safely and maintain a safe, organized and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on broad range of assignments
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma Problem solving Methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to implement processes that have delivered measurable benefits on Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery
• Ability to work with teams undertaking Continuous Improvement activities
• Ability to use systematic approach for Root Cause Analysis and demonstrated knowledge of systems/processes to ensure data driven decisions
• Working knowledge of CAD programs/tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Bilingual – English / Spanish
• Project Management/Six Sigma/ LEAN Manufacturing certification
• Familiarity with Minitab Software to perform/analyze design of experiments

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 or e-mail HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com (be sure to provide your name and contact information for either option so that we may follow up in a timely manner).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.