Senior Assembly Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description :

• Mentor and develop the team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement in laser / fiber assembly processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
• Plan and manage projects to meet budgetary and schedule targets.
• Oversee task planning, prioritize critical activities, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Implement engineering controls and training to achieve a zero-incident safety culture, including laser safety risk assessments and audits.
• Own the product lifecycle, including RFQ management in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of RFQs by tracking and reporting Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Lead and ensure successful execution of FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), FLP (First Lot Production), and FAI (First Article Inspection) to meet customer requirements.
• Lead customer communications during escalations and provide progress updates to management.
• Ensure operational readiness and successful handover of projects.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to develop manufacturable and high-quality product designs.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to maximize product quality and yield.
• Lead testing strategy, process development, and design reviews for new products.
• Prepare and document processes for production transfer; lead risk assessments and tooling development.
• Implement process controls, support technician training, and resolve technical issues using SPC, 8D, FMEA, and DOE methodologies.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance yield, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in measurement systems and manage the team to drive operational excellence.

Job Requirements :

Tell employers what skills you have

Design of Experiments

Customerfacing

Physics

ERP

Solidworks

Reliability

Chemistry

Waste Reduction

Technical Engineering

AutoCAD

Technical Leadership

Assembly

Manufacturing

Safety Training

Commissioning