VIAVI

Network test, monitoring and assurance solutions

SeniorManufacturingProcessEngineer

$99–183k Santa Rosa, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer at VIAVI. Skills: Manufacturing Process Engineering, Thin-film Deposition, Quality Systems, Continuous Improvement. Develop advanced manufacturing processes. Maintain advanced manufacturing systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Delight our customers; Effective manufacturing execution; Improvements in cost, quality, productivity, and safety; Manufacturability and repeatability at scale

Industry & Context.

Network test, monitoring and assurance solutions
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills; Root Cause Investigations

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible for ITAR clearance, Must be able to visually inspect, distinguish colors, and perceive depth and detail, Occasional off-shift remote assistance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a related field, MS or BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar related discipline, Proven track record supporting and improving manufacturing processes in an engineering role, Working knowledge of quality systems — PFMEA, CAPA, 8D root-cause, SPC, Exceptional software & computer competency including MS Office and advanced Excel skills, Eligible for ITAR clearance, Fluent in English (reading and writing), Must be able to visually inspect, distinguish colors, and perceive depth and detail as required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice to Have

Transitioning products from prototype to production, Pigment, coatings, thin-films, or specialty materials manufacturing, Chemical and bulk-solids / powder process engineering, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) or high-vacuum processes, ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), Interfacing with external customers on technical and quality matters, ITAR-controlled or regulated-product manufacturing

What You'll Do.

Develop advanced manufacturing processes

Maintain advanced manufacturing systems

Evolve advanced manufacturing systems

Optimize production through data analysis

Optimize production through quality control

Optimize production through continuous improvement

Own manufacturing value streams

Lead manufacturing value streams

Ensure effective manufacturing execution

Provide process engineering support

Support daily operations

Provide real-time support to manufacturing floor

Drive improvements in cost

Drive improvements in quality

Drive improvements in productivity

Drive improvements in safety

Maintain product BOMs

Maintain time standards

Maintain work instructions

Maintain quality documentation systems

Conduct root cause investigations

Implement corrective actions

Participate in non-conformance activities

Participate in CAPA activities

Create training materials

Deliver training materials

Develop raw materials supply-chain

Enhance raw materials supply-chain

Manage multiple projects

Manage shifting priorities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with manufacturing teams; Work closely with engineering teams; Work closely with maintenance teams; Collaborate across teams; Partner with R&D; Partner with quality; Partner with customers; Partner with procurement; Partner with vendors

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Presentation abilities

Process & Methodology

Project Management, Priority Management

Full Job Description

**Summary:** VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. Job Summary: • The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer develops, maintains, and evolves advanced manufacturing processes and systems for thin-film-based pigments production. This role focuses on optimizing production through data analysis, quality control, and continuous improvement. The position involves hands-on work with technologies such as PVD-based thin-film deposition, high-vacuum systems, bulk-solids handling and powder processing, chemical processing, complex metrology, and safety systems. **Duties & Responsibilities: ** **_Key Responsibilities_** : * Process Development & Optimization * Design, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing systems and tools using expertise in processes, equipment, and quality standards * Process Engineering Ownership * Own and lead assigned manufacturing value streams, ensuring effective manufacturing execution, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Provide process engineering support for equipment, facility, and tooling improvements. * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to support daily operations * Production Support * Provide real-time support to the manufacturing floor, including occasional off-shift remote assistance * Continuous Imp

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