Senior NPI Engineer
Senior NPI Engineer
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Job Description
At Coherent Scotland we develop laser systems. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy microelectronics fundamental research life sciences and medicine. We aim to make a positive impact on everybodys life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance.
Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate many exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organisation in the years to come. We develop and manufacture many different lasers on site as well as manufacturing lasers which are developed in other Coherent divisions.
Coherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Corp. a global leader in the manufacture of materials networking equipment and laser products. We are housed in a purposebuilt facility with research and development manufacturing and marketing all on one site.
We have a friendly businessorientated work environment and great staff facilities within our modern building including as an onsite cafeteria. In addition we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a contributory pension scheme subsidised private health care and free life assurance. However if worklife balance is important to you youll also be pleased to know that we operate flexible core hours which provide the opportunity to start your weekend early.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting into R&D this role is for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to work as part of the design and development team on our cuttingedge laser products.
As an NPI Engineer you will work alongside the mechanical and optical development team to ensure design for manufacturing remains a key focus during the development cycle of our laser systems. Through Prototype and Pilot production you will provide DFX feedback aid the design team in resolving issues and supply documentation tooling and training to allow the product to be built in a clean manufacturing environment. You will ensure compliance of the product to specification and test products through HALT/HASS to identify weaknesses and drive changes. With a focus on manufacturability you will help contribute to the development of new processes and capabilities and assist with the adoption of automation and new technologies to ensure repeatability and reliability in the laser build process. You will have responsibility for achievement of both personal and teambased goals delivering project focused outputs. You will be able to adapt quickly to changing requirements and understand critical needs and prioritise tasks and workload.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.
- A handson approach to work is key with direct engagement with the manufacturing team to understand and resolve issues on the line.
- Lab based work to test and define process and optimise designs such as full system environmental testing component improvement and material selection and testing (e.g. adhesives desiccant etc. to identify weakness and drive improvements.
- Building prototype and pilot laser systems.
- Defining testing and implementing production tooling.
- Ownership of the transfer of new laser products from design engineering into manufacturing ensuring build documentation bill of materials tooling and training are present and valid.
- Monitoring Prototype and Pilot production ensuring yields and cycle times are within expectation and identifying improvement opportunities where they are not.
- Influencing designs and design engineers to ensure Lean / SixSigma principles are considered.
- Influencing design to ensure design for manufacturing is incorporated.
- Leading design FMEA of modules to ensure right firsttime designs.
- Interfacing with Operations team (all aspects including planning quality manufacturing etc. to ensure the smooth transition of products from development to production.
- Interfacing with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Liaising with field service to gather customer validation data.
- Helping to maintain the lab and standards of the lab space.
- Defining GUIs and automation routines to facilitate manufacturing flow.
- Creation of whole laser system and dubsystem build documentation.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Experience in a manufacturing environment ideally including the transfer from design engineering into manufacturing in a hightech environment.
- Degree in science technology or engineering or equivalent industrial experience.
- A passion for solving problems and continuous improvement with an enthusiasm to drive positive change.
- Willingness to take responsibility for improvement actions.
- Initiative to seek innovative solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to learn quickly it is expected you will be a handson person and will be expected to learn quickly the fundamentals of lasers and how to build and operate them.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Knowledge of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and elements of project planning.
- Experience of using PLM software (e.g. Agile or similar).
- Cleanroom experience.
- Knowledge of lasers optics electronics and optomechanics.
- Experience of optical fibre handling.
- Experience of LabVIEW Python C# or other objectoriented programming language.
- Experience with Solidworks or another CAD package.
- An understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- A background in material science to be able to guide material selections and have insight into correct epoxy use for a variety of applications.
SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills.
- Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
- Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with endusers management and staff.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
- Ability to excel in a crossorganisational cross cultural global team environment.
- Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
- Set a high standard of ethics professionalism and competency.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Scotland EHS standards.
QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CULTURE COMMITMENT
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
