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Key Responsibilities:
Participate in the NPI process, including product and process design reviews, and provide manufacturing input to support product and process readiness.
Support Bill of Materials (BOM) management and work with Supply Chain Management to ensure the timely development and availability of custom parts and assemblies required for NPI and ramp-up.
Coordinate with Design and cross-functional engineering teams to develop, transfer and implement manufacturing processes for new products, including manufacturing setup, process validation, operator training, and production readiness. Ensure processes are capable, repeatable and suitable for volume production.
Troubleshoot product, process, and yield issues and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations to identify root causes and implement effective solutions for yield, quality, cost, and manufacturing issues.
Drive yield improvement and process stabilization during NPI and ramp-up by analyzing production data, identifying failure modes and process variation, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor manufacturing performance during NPI and ramp-up and drive improvements in quality, yield, cycle time, capacity, process efficiency and cost to achieve production readiness before transition to mass-production phase.
Key Qualifications:
B.Sc. or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
Experience in product development, NPI, manufacturing process development, product transfer, or production engineering
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization across local and international locations
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with familiarity with statistical analysis, process capability and process control
Knowledge of DFM, PFMEA, process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of assembly processes, test methods, equipment capabilities, reliability, and/or fundamental material properties, including mechanical behavior, is preferred
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers is preferred
Experience in telecommunications or optical products such as fiber optic line card, module and/or component, would be considered an asset
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
- Experience in product development, new product introduction, manufacturing process development, product transfer, or production engineering
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage pressure and conflicting priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization across local and international locations
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, including familiarity with statistical analysis, process capability, and process control
- Knowledge of DFM, PFMEA, process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of assembly processes, test methods, equipment capabilities, reliability, and fundamental material properties, including mechanical behavior
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers
- Experience in telecommunications or optical products such as fiber optic line cards, modules, or components
Lumentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lumentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Lumentum.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation, with RSUs frequently framed as a valued component of offers. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look-back further reinforces equity access as part of rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as a clear strength, with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting highlighted as supportive features. Auto-enrollment and match eligibility details indicate a structured retirement program for U.S. employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options are described, including PPO and HDHP/HSA choices and Kaiser in some locations, suggesting breadth and choice in coverage. Health and well-being programming is also characterized as part of a comprehensive benefits approach.
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What We Do
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.
