Sr Engineer- Product

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of Essilor Luxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Sr., Product Development Engineer is part of the entire development process, being especially responsible for the industrialization of the product by identifying business needs, driving technical decisions, analyzing production capabilities and quality aspects of the product as well as being a technical reference for the team. In addition to that, lead continuous process improvement projects to reduce NVA activities within our product development processes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing the mechanical/technical development of new product models including mechanical engineering, material selection, tool and process design, technical drawings, and PLM
• Design and develop high complexity models for managing uncertainty and risks by having contingency plans and driving the decision-making process
• Lead multiple projects, schedule coordination and tracking within a fast-paced product development environment
• Lead and/or coach other members of the team – Subject matter expert and provide technical reference
• Identify and implement quick improvement projects in the product development process
• Lead cross functional team through new product introduction process from sketch to mass production and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Communicate project status to department manager and applicable departments.
• Identify, propose and initiate continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
• Provide innovative solutions to overall industry challenges resulting in occasional patent grants
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, product development or project management
• Demonstrated knowledge in Injection-molded component design and processing
• Knowledge of metal component manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen, 6-Sigma, JIT, Set-up Reduction, etc
• Experien…