Engineer, Manufacturing & Quality

About the company

Working with Visionworks you’ll make a big impact on associate and patient experiences and help us change the way eyes are cared for in the vision care industry. We offer growth opportunities, on the job training and certification programs. It’s a big opportunity, and by "big", we mean we served over 3.5 million customers last year, and we process 1 million products per week. Our two facilities (both 120,000+ Square Feet) employ over 900 individuals, working together to manufacture, distribute, and assemble raw lenses and eyeglasses we sell in our stores. Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we’re looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

About the role

The Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Engineer will plan, organize, and prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of assigned equipment and processes within the lab network. They will support implementation of shared services and databases related to all assigned equipment and processes including the testing and introduction of new technology and processes for the lab network and contract lab network. Additionally, they will train and evaluate staff to achieve and maintain performance and quality standards. The Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Engineer will also support, recommend, and assist in cost-reduction projects involving production machinery, production processes, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Standardize assigned equipment set-up, processes, and consumables throughout the network
• Create and maintain standard machine set-ups and databases for specified areas, within the network
• Assist in and manage development and set-up of new processes and products in the network labs
• Negotiate with equipment and service vendors on specifications, pricing, and agreements
• Manage vendor repair and maintenance services for equipment throughout the lab network
• Coordinate and manage vendors and network labs on installation of new equipment
• Establish and implement standards with contract labs to enable quality control of VSP proprietary products
• Train and mentor the activities of team members to assure compliance with procedures, and achievement of performance and quality standards; provide prompt and objective coaching and counseling
• Develop and implement cost-effective preventative maintenance programs that reduce down-time to acceptable levels
• Train personnel on-site on machinery and equipment operation and upkeep
• Coordinate across the lab network to facilitate special requests and facility equipment issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• 4+ years of experience in all operations in one of the following areas: Coating, Finishing, Surfacing, or Maintenance
• Demonstrated experience leading and training employees in the use of technical equipment
• Demonstrated experience with computerized machine control equipment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Experience using Manufacturing modeling and simulation software
• Optical Manufacturing experience
• Experience with surfacing technology or milling equipment in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Benefits

• Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers
• Exclusive employee discounts

Pay

Full-time; salary range: $62,845.70 – $82,500.61 per year. Eligible for bonuses, equity, and commissions. Actual pay determined by experience and market; applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.

Schedule

Full-time.