Production Engineer

Job Summary

• Production Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by developing, maintaining, and improving production processes to achieve quality, productivity, cost, and delivery targets.
• The role focuses on process monitoring, technical problem-solving, yield improvement, and continuous improvement activities to ensure stable and efficient manufacturing performance.
• The position reports to the Supervisor, Operations Engineering and works closely with Production, Quality to support daily operations and engineering projects.

Essential Functions

• Monitor directly and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure stable production performance and product quality.
• Analyze process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize defects and production downtime.
• Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, productivity, cycle time, and manufacturing efficiency in production
• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering standards.
• Collect, analyze, and report process performance data to support decision-making and improvement activities to report for Supervisor, Operations Engineering
• Monitor directly the transfer plan for new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, process validation, and production transfer activities
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to resolve technical issues and improve operational performance.
• Train operators to improve assembly skills, inspection methods, or repair methods

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process control principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Intermediate problem-solving and root cause analysis skills in the manufacturing factory
• Ability to read drawings, component assembly skills and analyze production data and have experience to provide effective technical solutions in the manufacturing factory
• Teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and report skills to managers  Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of optical manufacturing processes, precision assembly, inspection systems, or automation equipment is an advantage.
• Education and work experience required:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related role. Special case, fresh graduates with a passion for and prior knowledge of optics & assembly an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with exposure to process improvement, quality control, or production support activities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Experience in optical manufacturing, lens processing, precision components, or high-volume production environments is an advantage.