Staff Process Engineer – Npi
| Company | Magic Leap |
|---|---|
| Location | Boulder, CO, USA, Plantation, FL, USA |
| Salary | $116000 – $155000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in NPI and manufacturing engineering, ideally within the consumer electronics or optical systems industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in developing and deploying automated factory equipment and processes for high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on optical or precision assembly.
- Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams to drive projects from concept to completion.
- Proficiency in design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), process capability analysis (CPK/MSA), and statistical tools such as JMP or MATLAB.
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design, including Creo (or equivalent) for part, process, and fixture development.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles to enhance efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Develop Manufacturing Processes – Design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions for emerging optical display technologies, from concept through execution.
- Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with internal teams, including Product Design and Optical Engineering, to define technology roadmaps, development strategies, and key milestone criteria.
- Drive Manufacturing Solutions – Develop, prototype, and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transitions from new product introduction (NPI) to high-volume production.
- Risk Management & Process Optimization – Conduct risk assessments, tradeoff analyses, and process experimentation to enhance manufacturing strategies and mitigate potential challenges.
- Vendor Evaluation & Integration – Assess and collaborate with vendors, contract manufacturers, and supply chain partners to ensure process capability, quality standards, and production readiness.
- Manufacturing Tool & Process Qualification – Design and qualify manufacturing tools, fixtures, and assembly aides to enhance production efficiency and scalability.
- Product Readiness & Execution – Establish and refine product readiness strategies, execution processes, and transition requirements to achieve high-quality, high-yield manufacturing.
- Data-Driven Design Feedback – Leverage production data, benchmarks, and performance analyses to inform design improvements and optimize cost, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with optomechanical and systems engineering
- Knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes, including testing and quality methods
- Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional project teams