Associate Engineer- Quality
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026. EssilorLuxottica scores A on the Alion truth index.
Requisition ID: 955309
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.
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, LensCrafters, 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 EssilorLuxottica. 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 LinkedIn!
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Manufacturing Associate Quality Engineer supports all areas of the production process involved in the manufacturing of eyewear. Areas may include molding of lenses and frames, painting, profile cutting of optical lenses, thin film iridium coating, and assembly. This support is from start to finish, including overseeing NPI, pilot builds, and regular production. This also includes a thorough understanding and drive to resolve and prevention of NCMRs and defects. This is a combined role wherein the people appointed have ‘cradle to grave’ responsibility for specific processes and will become the specialist for their area, with an in-depth understanding of the full process.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works safety and maintains a safe, organized and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Reports safety hazards and work-related injuries to supervision immediately.
- Works effectively and collaboratively with others.
- Performs process control and variation reduction.
- Leads corrective and preventive actions using appropriate 8D and/or DMAIC Six Sigma methodology to address quality issues.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Guarantees the reliability of the product produced in the area and the alignment with the required standard.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree
- 6+ months of experience in your field (quality engineering, process control, manufacturing engineering)
- Knowledge and ability to apply statistical tools and methods to problem solving in a quality or process improvement area.
- Knowledge of standard software tools and analysis processes
- Ability to investigate root cause analysis of functional issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with others positively.
- This position is located in Foothill Ranch, CA and may require up to 10% travel.
Pay Range: $79,351.15 - $104,614.35
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 bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, 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. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.