Senior Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, cost, configure, and implement manufacturing processes that improve efficiency, stabilize yields, and enhance Edmund Optics (EO) capabilities—from concept through to production.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and QA teams to drive continuous quality improvement and effectively resolve both internal and external customer complaints.

• Support the quotation process by evaluating manufacturability and estimating labor, machine time, yield, and tooling costs.

• Lead First Article (FA) projects in coordination with Program Management, including process planning, tooling design, production troubleshooting, and post-mortem reviews.

• Identify opportunities and lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives using tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA to reduce risk and advance manufacturing capabilities.

• Provide technical direction to technicians on manufacturing processes, offer guidance, identify training needs, and give honest, constructive feedback to support skill development.

• Define and oversee process monitoring plans to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, work instructions, process plans, and other solution-related materials.

• Support process and document change management activities.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Technology and R&D teams to transition new processes and technologies from Beta phase to full-scale production.

• Facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge across departments and EO locations to ensure alignment and best practice sharing.

• In a multi-project environment, maintain a strong focus on production targets while adhering strictly to safety and quality standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, with at least 5 years of industry experience.

• Strong technical background in Optical Coatings, Optical Design, Optical Fabrication, Optical Physics, Opto-Mechanical principles, or other specialized areas in the optical industry.

• Proficient in the application of Design of Experiments (DoE) and ANOVA statistical testing.

• Familiar with ISO standards, SAP systems, and continuous improvement tools such as Lean methodologies.

• Ability to interpret and apply optical and mechanical drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of leading and organizing cross-functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for working in diverse, multidisciplinary environments.

• High attention to detail with analytical problem-solving abilities.

• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive in driving results.

Information :

• Company : Edmund Optics Malaysia
• Position : Senior Engineer
• Location : Nusajaya, Johor
• Country : MY