Manufacturing Development Manager
Locations: Switzerland - Zurich
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
About Us
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Our optical components and subsystems are integral to virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers facilitate advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications, including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Lumentum has R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.
Lumentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
Job Description
Lumentum is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Development Manager to join our team. This role focuses on developing state-of-the-art, robust, and cost-effective pilot and production lines for our Ultrafast Laser group. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical engineers.
* Design, procurement, and validation of production tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
* Design, procurement, and validation of stations for mechanical assembly, alignment, and test.
* Design, procurement, and validation of robotic cells (safety, equipment, tooling).
* Definition (with R&D), procurement and installation of pilot line for alpha builds in Zurich.
* Development, procurement, transfer, and installation of production stations in manufacturing sites abroad.
* Definition of facility and utility requirements for pilot line in Zurich and for manufacturing sites abroad.
* Pilot line verification: Conduct design verification, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of pilot line.
* Incorporate EHS feedback for station safety (laser, robot...) and ergonomics.
* Ownership of CARs.
* Development and maintenance of documentation (Station BoM, technical drawings...)
* Maintenance coordination: keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services and adhering to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer Preventive Maintenance plan to manufacturing sites.
* Coordination with other functional teams (especially Process Engineering and Test&Automation) to ensure project needs are met.
* Active participation in SDR and 3P events to concurrently define product, processes, and stations.
* Proposal of continuous improvements based on inputs from data analysts and production engineers.
* Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Define assembly processes and support process engineering in transferring new designs to volume production.
Qualifications and Background
* Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechatronics, Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
* Experience: 5+ years of experience in an industrial development environment. 3 years of experience managing teams.
* Strong understanding of mechanical and electromechanical systems; experience with CAD software (Solidworks, PDM) and other engineering tools.
* Understanding of electronic schematics, knowledge of PCBA design, automation (PLC, sensors, DAC).
* Experience in designing and deploying robot cells in manufacturing facilities.
* Hands-on approach and ability to work autonomously.
* Language: Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.
* Excellent analytical skills, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
* Project coordination and planning abilities.
* Work Ethic: High level of integrity, responsiveness, and commitment to continuous improvement.
* Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience working with domestic and off-shore contract manufacturers (CMs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and design partners.
* Travel: availability to travel internationally up to 15-20% to evaluate vendors and transfer manufacturing lines to production sites abroad.
* Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in Switzerland on a full-time basis. Preferably Swiss or EU/EFTA citizens.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
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