Senior / Principal Product Engineer

Job Description:

· Take ownership of the product lifecycle, from RFQ management incollaboration with Sales & Marketing and Operations to meet customerrequirements.

· Drive timely RFQ closure by tracking and reporting Turnaround Time (TAT)and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to meet targets.

· Lead and ensure the successful execution of Factory Acceptance Tests(FAT), First Lot Production (FLP), and First Article Inspection (FAI), ensuringall customer requirements are fulfilled.

· Oversee the setup and maintenance of the Bill of Materials (BOM) andmanufacturing routing for assigned products, ensuring accuracy, completeness,and timely execution in line with TAT targets.

· Drive product and manufacturing performance improvements through yieldenhancement, scrap reduction, COGS optimization, On-Time Delivery (OTD), andParts Per Million (PPM) improvement.

· Manage product concessions and ensure compliance with internal processesand customer requirements in collaboration with Sales & Marketing andrelevant stakeholders.

· Oversee product-related packaging, raw materials, tooling, jigs, andfixtures to ensure readiness for production and customer requirements.

· Act as the key interface between the company and customers forproduct-related technical and operational matters.

· Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in weekly status reviewsto monitor and drive improvements in FAT, yield, scrap, OTD, and other keyproduct performance metrics.

· Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities throughoutthe product lifecycle to improve product quality, cost, delivery, and overallcustomer satisfaction.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in optics, opto-mechanical,optoelectronic systems, or related manufacturing environments.

· Strong understanding of optical components, their functions, andapplications.

· Hands-on experience in jig and fixture design.

· Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

· Hands-on experience with optical testing, measurement, and metrologysystems.

· Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles, with theability to apply them to process improvement and operational excellence.

· Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

· Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

· Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.