Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn ! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. Your role The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, reporting directly to MFG Eng. Manager, defines and promotes projects for continuous improvement of methods and technologies installed in the Frames production plant. MFG. Engineering Specialist main goals are analyzing production processes and activating projects aimed to optimize performances, in terms of capability, OEE, quality, level of service. He/she defines and implements proper actions to address technical issues and is focused on standardization of activities. He/she supports the introduction of new products and collaborates with the Automation dept. to identify critical needs of the process to be addressed. Main responsibilities: Provides technical support, direction, and guidance on improvement of technology, processes, and equipment reliability to support capacity, capability, and improvements to deliver service and quality results. Provides support in organizing and managing manufacturing workflows and resources. Propose upgrade to systems and processes with new technology or materials. Manage the development of manufacturing and testing processes for new products introduction. Provides technical support for day-to-day manufacturing and translates technical knowledge to functional groups and training requirements. Leverages the use of lean tools and six sigma approach to improve overall machine performance. Give support for new equipment characteristics definition, introduction and ramp up. Provides guidance to support standardization of processes and materials across manufacturing shifts. Partners with quality to develop quality control plans required to sustain operations and deliver product results. Apply problem solving techniques to drive continuous improvement on process and equipment. Develops and directs procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained. Collaborate with other departments, contractors and suppliers. Boost standardization of processes with other Luxottica plants through benchmarks. Main requirements: Previous experience (1-4 years) in project management role in manufacturing plants where processes are both automated and manual Good knowledge of technological processes, for plastic and metal materials Method (lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools, problem solving) Knowledge of production KPIs (direct work efficiency, OEE, extra consumption, finance elements) Project Management (time management, stakeholder management) Team spirit acumen Good communication skills Flexibility and reliability Ability to work independently and cross-functionality Master degree in Managerial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Material Engineering Excel Advanced Salary Package: Annual Gross Salary: 38.000 Eur – 40.000 Eur Comprehensive Benefits Package: Supplementary Health insurance coverage Supplementary Pension Plan Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog Free Canteen Exclusive employee discounts on company products Company-provided laptop and mobile phone Recruiting process Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. — Published by EssilorLuxottica Group. Apply on the employer's own posting.