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With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.\n\nYour Contribution\nLead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, technologies, and production concepts to improve performance, quality, and operational capability\nDesign and optimize production processes with a focus on automation, efficiency, scalability, and long-term manufacturing sustainability\nDevelop equipment specifications, technical requirements, and business cases for new production equipment and process technologies\nManage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of process development initiatives\nConduct feasibility studies and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, automation solutions, AI applications, and advanced manufacturing methods\nCollaborate with Product Development, R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to industrialize new products and manufacturing processes\nDevelop and implement in-line measurement systems, metrology solutions, and process controls to ensure product quality and process capability\nPlan, coordinate, and oversee production trials, equipment installations, process validations, and production ramp-up activities\nEnsure successful transfer of new processes to manufacturing through documentation, work instructions, master data, training materials, and demonstrated process capability (CpK, PpK, CgK)\nLead process development projects while applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement principles, and established project management methodologies to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives\nPerform other duties as assigned\nYour Profile\nBachelor's degree [preferrably Master's degree] in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing, or a related scientific or technical discipline required\nMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in research, development, production technology, manufacturing, product management, technical applications, or technical sales environments\nDemonstrated experience leading technical projects from concept through implementation, including cross-functional coordination and execution\nStrong understanding of product development, process development, manufacturing operations, and technology commercialization\nExperience working closely with customers, R&D, engineering, production, and commercial teams to develop and implement technical solutions\nProven ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and translate business and customer requirements into practical manufacturing solutions\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with an ability to balance technical and business considerations\nExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; fluent English communication required\nAdditional language proficiency in German, Chinese, or French is preferred to support global collaboration and customer engagement\nSix Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies\nBasic understanding of business, financial, and economic principles, including project costs, return on investment, and business case development\nFluent English communication skills, both written and verbal\n\nYour Benefits\nExcellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision\nShort and long term disability\nTuition reimbursement\nPaid time off\nPet insurance\nOther supplemental benefits available upon election\nPlease feel free to contact us\n\nYou can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? 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