Sr. Engineer, Product Development

Benefits/Incentive Information If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. Requisition Details Requisition ID: 933661 Position: Full-Time Company Overview 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, LensCrafters, 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 EssilorLuxottica. 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 LinkedIn! General Functions The Senior Product Development Engineer has frontline responsibility for the development of disruptive new Oakley products. Primarily focused on mechanical design, performance, and manufacturability while staying grounded in a commitment to deliver to market on time and in full. Major Duties And Responsibilities 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. Lead cross functional team through new product introduction process from sketch to mass production. Communicate project status to department manager and applicable departments. Initiate and lead continuous improvement and cost reduction programs. Provide innovative solutions to overall industry challenges resulting in occasional patent grants. Limited travel to international factories. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field. 6+ 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 2D drafting ANSI/ASME standards, best practices, dimensioning & tolerancing, GD&T. 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 mind set. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or other related discipline. Previous consumer hard goods development/manufacturing experience. Lean Black Belt or Green Belt certification. Demonstrated proficiency in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen, DMAIC, VSM, 6 sigma, SMED. 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. Bilingual: English + Spanish/Mandarin/Italian. Pay Range 120,658.00 - 165,052.60 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. Equal Opportunity Employer EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email View email address on click.appcast.io . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakley