Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried

Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000

About Us

Founded in 1997, Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) is a growing, dynamic company that specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise and consumer markets. Company products include wearable displays and computing devices that offer a portable, high-quality viewing experience for applications in augmented reality, digital information, utility, and entertainment.

Position Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing processes, to support the direct supply chain issues from receipt of goods through the manufacturing, and for the assembly process to outgoing shipments. You will troubleshoot and diagnose assembly processes and reduce total defects through the analysis of data and corrective actions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop criteria and methods for testing and evaluation of optical systems and elements, including measurement and fixturing.
• Create procedures for advanced optical technologies produced and maintained in a Clean Room Environment.
• Control and application of laser cutting systems.
• Design and/or enhance manufacturing processes to assemble a bill of materials into a final product.
• Lead process improvements and controls through use of Six Sigma analysis and inspection/validation techniques.
• Document Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions.
• Generate, validate, and update as needed assembly work instructions in a clear and presentable configuration. Provide operator training for work methods.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Support both assembly floor priorities and longer-term development project activities.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Written Communication – Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and concisely, adapt writing style for different audiences.
• Verbal Communication – Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what is being said and respond when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and opinions, adapt and react professionally in both positive or negative situations.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals.
• Professionalism – Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react well under pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain focus on solutions and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Motivation & Initiative – Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer readily and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall work environment.
• Respect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing techniques such as fastening, structural adhesive bonding, hand assembly/low volume operations and tools and functional product testing.
• Experience with precision alignments and tolerance analysis.
• Use of techniques such as additive manufacturing/3D printing to create assembly floor aids and holding fixtures.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma analysis and methods for process improvement and control.
• Knowledge of incoming inspection and validation techniques, such as optical inspection and CMM.
• Basic knowledge of the requirements of an ERP system for product specifications and bills of materials and routings.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks/CAD and PDM systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Optics manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in additional disciplines such as electrical/electronic, computer/data acquisition.
• 5 to 10 years' experience in new product introduction and sustaining engineering.
• Experience in utilizing automation such as robotic assistance and metered dispensing systems, PLC, and Vision Systems as utilized for aiding productivity in manufacturing.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel: Infrequent

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry).
• Occasionally required to lift or carry (10 lb. minimum).
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided if possible.

Vuzix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and employing the best talent available.