Optical Manufacturing Engineer

Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor), is the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of prescription lenses in the United States. Through its subsidiary, Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc., (Essilor Laboratories), Essilor owns the largest and most comprehensive optical laboratory network in the United States. Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, S.A., a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).

 

Three key factors ? research, product innovation and service to the eye-care professional ? distinguish Essilor from its competitors and characterize Essilor as the world leader in ophthalmic optics. Essilor is committed to the research and development of innovative products, and the company continues to set new standards within the industry. Essilor International is the Official Worldwide Supplier of Ophthalmic Lenses to Special Olympics-Lions Club International Opening Eyes Program.

 

We currently have a Optical Manufacturing Engineer career opportunity at our Dallas, TX location.



 

Job Purpose:

Manufactures optical products by defining, developing, and implementing manufacturing engineering plans; developing manufacturing processes; improving manufacturing efficiency.



Duties:

* Develops manufacturing engineering plan by studying product design, specifications, cost standards, and gross margin requirements; developing product definition; preparing cost estimates and timetables; documents product design.



* Develops manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of fabrication, assembly, tooling, fixturing, and materials; researching, conceptualizing, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors; developing, documenting, and implementing process procedures.



* Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes; developing, documenting, and implementing quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards; maintaining documentation management systems; completing statistical analyses.



* Develops, maintains, and improves manufacturing equipment by providing technical direction to new equipment definition, evaluation, purchase, and installation, to equipment maintenance, to equipment refurbishment, and to equipment capability enhancement.



* Provides technical support by answering questions and requests from manufacturing technicians, sales and product development staff, and customers.



* Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.



* Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.



* Maintains company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.



* Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging manufacturing engineering practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.



* Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

 

 

* Manufacturing Engineers from the Automative and Aeronautics Industry is a plus.

 

Skills/Qualifications:

Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Experience, Analytical Tools, Hardware Engineering Fundamentals, Hardware Specifications, CAD, Quality Engineering, Analyzing Information, Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Innovation

 

 

If you are interested in applying for this position please visit our website:

http://www.prohire.com/candidates/default.cfm?szWID=10099&szCID=45447 or www.essilorusa.com .