Oakley - Engineer - Product; Product Development

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Oakley is part of Essilor Luxottica and offers a portfolio of high‑quality vision care products worldwide. The Product Development Engineer has frontline responsibility for the development of disruptive new Oakley products, primarily focused on mechanical design, performance, and manufacturability while staying committed to deliver to market on time and in full.

• Responsible for the technical development of new eyewear models including mechanical engineering, material selection, manufacturability, technical drawings, and PLM.
• Coordinate multiple projects, schedules, and tracking within a fast‑paced product development environment.
• Participate in or lead cross‑functional team through new product introduction process from sketch to mass production.
• Communicate project status to department manager and applicable departments.
• Initiate continuous improvement and cost reduction programs.
• Provide innovative solutions to overall industry challenges resulting in occasional patent grants.
• Limited travel to international factories.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3 years relevant job experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to interface effectively with others at all levels of the organization, ranging from senior vice presidents to product assembly teams.
• Well versed in injection‑molded component design and processing.
• Metal and composite manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Proficient in at least one 3D CAD software package (Solidworks/ProE/Rhino/Alias).
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and listen effectively at all levels.
• Self‑motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Strong customer orientation. Team work spirit and continuous improvement mindset.

• Proficiency in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen, DMAIC, VSM, 6 sigma, SMED. Blackbelt/greenbelt certification preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with metal fabrication, prototyping, 3D printing, or machine shop experience.
• Made in the USA manufacturing experience.
• PMP certification.
• SAP experience.
• Proficiency and prior use of relevant engineering tools; DOE, CpK, MSA, FMEA, DFM.
• Understanding of product cost composition/structure.
• Eyewear or action sports retail sales experience.

Pay Range: 95,321.58 –

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Essilor Luxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process.

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 in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.