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Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Viavi Solutions | LAYIQ

Own and improve manufacturing equipment and processes. Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to closure.
Build and maintain work instructions, fixtures and shop-floor tools, and software that improve efficiency, repeatability, and quality; train operators on their use.
Program and maintain processing equipment such as for laser marking. Develop recipe programs, qualify equipment, and ensure traceability.
Conduct failure analysis on nonconforming product to identify root causes and feed improvements back into the process.
Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and DOE to reduce scrap, improve yield, and increase throughput.
Support dicing, beveling/rounding, and other optical finishing operations. Optimize parameters and qualify tooling as needed.
Collaborate across engineering, quality, and maintenance on designing processes for new products and investigations on any quality issues.
Perform other assignments as needed.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements: Required Skills/Qualifications
BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline; MS preferred.
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
Hands-on equipment and process troubleshooting experience, comfortable diagnosing issues on the floor and driving root cause to closure.
Experience creating work instructions and process documentation for manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge of Lean tools, SPC, PFMEA, CAPA, and 8D methodology.
Strong data analysis skills with advanced Excel and statistical tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Experience with precision manufacturing equipment (e.g., dicing saws, laser markers, CNC systems).
Failure analysis experience using microscopy, SEM, or related characterization tools.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management system experience.
Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or precision manufacturing background.
Experience with MES and/or ERP systems.
Key Attributes
Self-motivated, organized, and autonomous
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective project and priority management
Fast learner with strong technical curiosity
Hands-on, shop-floor-engaged mindset
Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Work is performed in a cleanroom and adjacent production areas; gowning may be required during shift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods with intermittent sitting at workstations and metrology stations.
Manual dexterity to handle small, fragile components without damage or contamination.
Close-vision acuity for inspection of product surfaces and reading metrology displays.

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