Oakley - Quality Sr Engineer (APQP)

Requisition ID: 926607 
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards:  Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

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 FUNCTION

The Senior APQP Quality Engineer will be supporting the New Product Development process to minimize the risk of product failures both in the manufacturing process and at the end-user. Through use of continuous improvement, data analysis, and effective use of lessons learned, the Senior APQP Engineer will become an expert in product failure prevention at the early stages of development

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work side-by-side with Design and Project Engineering towards the development of new eyewear models that meet both the expected quality requirements and the expected development timelines
• Using your manufacturing process knowledge, provide actionable feedback to the Design Engineering team on risk assessment of new models
• Effectively present information to the Manufacturing teams on the expected quality performance of new model releases
• Lead the analysis of product failures using systematic root cause analysis, problem solving techniques, and designed experiments
• Drive the usage of risk reduction tools such as FMEA and prototype testing at the appropriate project checkpoints during the New Product Development process
• Display excellent level of customer service when working with other departments
• Gain familiarity with the regulatory requirements applicable to the eyewear industry and drive adherence to those requirements
• Guide and mentor other APQP – Engineers in quality tool use, and risk analysis
• Coordinate international teams for procedural alignment across businesses
• Lead and present updates on DMAIC projects for process or product improvements
• Responsible for ownership and reporting of yield related KPIs
• Efficiently assemble and present reports using Excel and Minitab
• Maintain a clean/safe work area
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Degree in an engineering field
• 5+ years in Engineering field (Quality, Design, Manufacturing)
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with MS Project and strength in managing projects with high time pressures
• Strong organizing and self-prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Statistical Quality Tools (i.e MSA, Cpk, SPC, Sampling Plans, Control Plans)
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to lead Corrective and Preventive Actions using a systematic approach to Root Cause Analysis
• Ability to customize and implement risk mitigation tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA for efficient use in Oakley’s high time-pressure environment
• Ability to interpret GD&T specifications in order to guide part measurement
• Excellent leadership & interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with others positively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASQ CQE Certification
• Green Belt / Six Sigma Certification
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools
• Mold Flow Analysis software knowledge
• CAD and 3D modeling software knowledge
• Experience with plastic injection molding (Desirable)
• Chinese or Italian fluency a plus

Pay Range: $109,135.00 - $140,012.50

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.

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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.