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VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nVIAVI’s Production & Lab Testing (PLT) division in Ottawa designs and manufactures precision optical test and measurement instruments - modular optical test platforms, application-specific integrated test solutions, optical inspection systems, and a broad ecosystem of plug-in modules - that R&D engineers and production lines worldwide rely on to develop, qualify, and manufacture optical components, passive devices, and high-speed optical interconnects. These are the instruments at the center of one of the fastest-moving markets in the industry, as coherent optics, 400G/800G and beyond, DWDM evolution, and AI data center infrastructure build out simultaneously accelerate demand for both the products and the capabilities they test.\nWe are looking for a Senior NPI Process Manufacturing Engineer to join the PLT Operations Engineering NPI team in Ottawa. This is a hands-on process manufacturing engineering role, co-located with R&D, focused on designing and deploying the production ready manufacturing processes that bring PLT’s optical instruments from concept to volume manufacturing. You will own manufacturing process solutions from DFM review through pilot build validation and continue to support those processes through the product lifecycle - including the growing volume of product variants and re-qualification programs that the pace of technology evolution is generating.\nNote to Applicants: This is a factory process manufacturing engineering role. It is not a field service, customer-facing applications engineering, or quality audit position. The work is hands-on and you will use your opto-mechanical knowledge to develop assembly processes, tools and work instructions for volume production.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nLead the development, optimization and documentation of manufacturing processes for new product introductions (NPIs) from concept through mass production.\nCollaborate closely with R&D, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to define manufacturing requirements, identify potential risks, and implement design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.\nParticipate in product design reviews, providing expert input on manufacturing feasibility and process implications.\nDesign, develop, and validate manufacturing fixtures, tools, and equipment, including specifying and procuring new machinery when necessary.\nConduct process capability studies (CpK, PpK), Gage R&R, and other statistical analyses to ensure process stability and control.\n Develop and implement comprehensive manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, and training materials.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives on NPI processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase yield.\nPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues encountered during NPI phases.\nDrive detailed project planning to ensure all manufacturing processes are developed, documented, debugged, deployed, and validated prior to production pilot run.\nPartner with R&D and Test Engineering to develop contract manufacturing-ready tools and jigs and fixtures.\nProcess Optimization: Optimize manufacturing processes for cycle time and capacity.\nInstall and validate production systems at the Ottawa facility and contract manufacturing sites in Asia.\nSupport the PLT TL9000 Periodic Re-test program, ensuring that production procedures are maintained to the standard required.\nMaintain and update existing production processes throughout the product lifecycle.\nCommunicate effectively with stakeholders including R&D, PLM, Program Management, Test Engineering, and contract manufacturing partners; collaborate comfortably across time zones with the extended team.\nActively engage with the team and management by reporting status against commitments and demonstrating self-directed initiative and leadership.\nPre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.\nExperience and Technical Skills\n5+ Years in manufacturing engineering role, with at least 3 years directly supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).\nProven experience with process development, characterization, and optimization in volume manufacturing environment, preferably in optics, photonics, electronics, or telecommunications.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing principles, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus).\nProficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab).\nExperience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for fixture design and review.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and lead technical projects.\nExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal).\nAbility to travel occasionally to contract manufacturers or other company sites as needed.\nUnderstanding of optical measurement principles relevant to PLT products - insertion loss, return loss, optical power measurement, wavelength accuracy, polarization effects, amplifier characteristics, filter passband behavior, and the connector types, cleanliness standards, and end-face geometry that underpin measurement quality.\nDemonstrated leadership and self-motivation; effective cross-functional collaborator who can fully represent test engineering on a multi-site, geographically distributed product development team.\nIf you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.\nVIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.\nJob Posting Pay Range:\n71,400to\n132,600Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. 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