Oakley, Inc.:
Oakley - Product Development Engineer (Post Release SKU) Job in Foothill Ranch, CA
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Foothill Ranch, CA
Full-time | Retail
About the job
Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, the company manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.
The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.
Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe.
In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Product Engineer is fully responsible for Level 2 and 1 activity associated with assigned Post Released SKUs produced on site.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages multiple projects: coordination/tracking within a fast paced product development environment.
Leads cross functional team through NPI (new product introduction) process.
Communicates actions, project status, and metrics to cross functional teams and management.
Facilitates/participates in continuous improvement and cost reduction programs.
Evaluates development feasibility.
Develops components/processes.
Creates bill of materials including approval and routings.
Documents master data.
Qualifies internal and external components/processes.
Manages release schedules.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
3+ years’ experience in product development, new product introduction, or manufacturing/ process engineering
Previous project or program management experience
Knowledge and understanding of high volume manufacturing techniques (injection molding, data systems, assembly techniques and tools)
Knowledge of general surface treatment techniques (painting, plating, pad-printing, etc.)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (JIT, Set-Up Reduction, SMED, Kaizen, etc.)
Knowledge of general performance testing (environmental, mechanical, optical, etc.)
Excellent communication skills: ability to interface effectively with coworkers ranging from senior vice presidents to production floor associates
Proficient in MS Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands on experience with injection molding manufacturing
Previous eyewear development/manufacturing experience
SAP, AutoCAD, 3D Drafting Software, online product line management tools
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Luxottica HR Solutions Group at 1-866-431-8484.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.
The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.
Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 7,200 retail stores across the globe.
In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Product Engineer is fully responsible for Level 2 and 1 activity associated with assigned Post Released SKUs produced on site.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages multiple projects: coordination/tracking within a fast paced product development environment.
Leads cross functional team through NPI (new product introduction) process.
Communicates actions, project status, and metrics to cross functional teams and management.
Facilitates/participates in continuous improvement and cost reduction programs.
Evaluates development feasibility.
Develops components/processes.
Creates bill of materials including approval and routings.
Documents master data.
Qualifies internal and external components/processes.
Manages release schedules.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
3+ years’ experience in product development, new product introduction, or manufacturing/ process engineering
Previous project or program management experience
Knowledge and understanding of high volume manufacturing techniques (injection molding, data systems, assembly techniques and tools)
Knowledge of general surface treatment techniques (painting, plating, pad-printing, etc.)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (JIT, Set-Up Reduction, SMED, Kaizen, etc.)
Knowledge of general performance testing (environmental, mechanical, optical, etc.)
Excellent communication skills: ability to interface effectively with coworkers ranging from senior vice presidents to production floor associates
Proficient in MS Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands on experience with injection molding manufacturing
Previous eyewear development/manufacturing experience
SAP, AutoCAD, 3D Drafting Software, online product line management tools
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Luxottica HR Solutions Group at 1-866-431-8484.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.