Process Engineer

Requisition ID:885472

Store #:WM0111 Optical Lab Management OMAHA

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you'll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. 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 LinkedIn!

POSITION PURPOSE:

• This role supports Essilor Luxottica's Mission of "Helping people see more and be more" by overseeing the activities of the Rx manufacturing departments (Surfacing, Coating, Finishing)
• Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for:
  
  
  
  • Taking ownership of the manufacturing equipment related to your department
  • Improving Rx or Finishing lab processes
  • Developing and/or improving Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
  • Applying Process Control Plans (PCPs)
  • Minimize process deviations by developing and reacting to Statistical Process Controls (SPCs)
  • Drive action plans that improve quality and efficiency through data mining and applicable analytical tools
  • Produce, present,share timely reports of production performance, improvement plans, and results to several levels of organization
  
  
  
  
• Drive to improvements in work throughput, machine uptime,machine learning,reduction of scrap and breakage,and standard improvement initiatives

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solve process related production issues, yield performance analysis and drive improvement plans.
• Ensure application of current Standards,PCPs, and SOPs
• Update applicable documents and practices to GLID updates to Standards, PCPs, SOPs
• Conduct and ensure daily PCP checklists and audits are conducted by the production teams
• In partnership with the local production team appropriately document process compliance levels and define process corrective actions as needed
• Support lab operations by being the Subject Matter Expert on relevant processes,products,technology and equipment
• Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data
• Design,run,test and upgrade systems and processes
• Develop and propose best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and product quality
• Ensure usage of consumable is in-line with expectation
• Monitor and report consumption of main consumables,ensure the consumables meet their target lifecycles (Lenses/quantity of consumable)
• Have functional/transversal partnership with Lab Operations Manager Department Managers Maintenance Manager Operations Excellence Teams
• Provides technical leadership for manufacturing and translates technical knowledge to functional groups such as quality, manufacturing, maintenanc, training and EH&S
• Implement and monitor relevant KPIs to help the lab's benchmark.
  
  
  
  • Main KPIs: Cpk Capability of key parameters,Yields and Reworks reductions, EER main equipment,Consumables reduction,Quality internal breakages
  
  
  
  

• Always conduct him/herself in a professional manner including interaction and communication with management,peers,associates
• During the week, you specifically arrive at the lab at 7:30am to prepare and attend the production meeting
• Perform other duties as required
• Occasional travel up to 10%

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in industrial engineering,Industrial Technology,Engineering Science,Industrial Manufacturing,Mechanical Engineering,Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Information Technology
• 3 years of experience in Process Engineering and Data Analytics or knowledge management related field.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical,problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills include statistical modeling
• Ophthalmic lab experience and Lean Sigma is a plus
• Interpersonal Manufacturing Engineering, problem solving,MS-excel
• Experience with project management, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica 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 EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

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.