Client: Lumentum
Location: [Location not provided]
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Reference: 0a99acf81616
Job Views: 11
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
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.
* Incorporating 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 (specially Process Engineering and Test&Automation) to make sure 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.
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