Oakley - Quality Engineer; APQP

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of Essilor Luxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market‑leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

The APQP Quality Engineer will be supporting the New Product Development process to minimize the risk of product failures both in the manufacturing process and at the end‑user. Through use of continuous improvement, data analysis, and effective use of lessons learned, the APQP Engineer will become an expert in product failure prevention at the early stages of development.

• Work side‑by‑side with Design and Project Engineering, towards the development of new eyewear models that meet both the expected quality requirements as well as the expected development timelines.
• Effectively present information to the Manufacturing teams on the expected quality performance of new models with regards to production yields and quality concerns.
• Lead the analysis of product failures using systematic root cause analysis, problem solving techniques, and designed experiments.
• Drive the use of risk reduction tools such as FMEA and prototype testing at the appropriate project checkpoints during the New Product Development process.
• Effectively prioritize work tasks associated with concurrent fast‑paced projects.
• Efficiently assemble and present reports using Excel and Minitab.
• Display excellent level of customer service when working with other departments.

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality/Engineering field.
• Ability to manage work activities with high time pressures.
• Strong organizing skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Statistical Quality Tools (i.e. MSA, Cpk, SPC, Sampling Plans, Control Plans).
• Work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to use a systematic approach to Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience leading the use of risk mitigation tools (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Ability to interpret Engineering dimensional specifications in order to guide part measurement.
• Leadership & interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with others positively.
• Ability to use data systems to interpret and report on data analysis (Excel, Minitab).

• ASQ CQE Certification.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma tools.
• CAD and 3D modeling software knowledge.
• Experience with plastic injection molding (Desirable).
• Chinese or Italian fluency is a plus.

Pay Range: $96,854.15 - $.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive…