PCS Process Manager - MLA / Optical Assembly

Role Purpose

Own MLA and optical assembly processes end to end-from NPI through high volume manufacturing-ensuring optical performance, automation architecture, robust yield, and disciplined cost and ramp.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Ownership & Manufacturing Strategy
. Serve as the single end to end process owner for MLA and optical assembly from NPI to HVM.
. Define and own alignment and bonding methodologies to meet optical performance, yield, and repeatability requirements.
. Define the process scalability roadmap covering throughput, cost, and multi site manufacturing deployment.
. Drive DfM feedback for optical component design to enable manufacturability at scale.
2. Automation Architecture & Deployment
. Act as Automation Architect for MLA and optical assembly, defining the end to end automation concept.
. Specify automation requirements for optical alignment, active and passive attach, calibration and verification.
. Interface with optical tool vendors and integrators to deploy solutions that support tight tolerances, high throughput, and global replication.
. Own the automation roadmap and deployment timing aligned with NPI and ramp plans.
3. NPI Readiness & Transfer to Manufacturing
. Own MLA manufacturing readiness through EVT, DVT, and PVT.
. Define tool and process qualification plans and readiness criteria for volume release.
. Own process transfer to contract manufacturers, including full documentation.
. Support ramp up, yield learning, and process stabilization at scale.
4. Metrology, Yield & Process Control
. Define optical metrology, calibration, and verification standards.
. Own optical performance yield, defect reduction, and root cause analysis.
. Define and maintain process capability targets and control plans.

5. Success Metrics
. Optical performance yield and stability
. Alignment accuracy, repeatability, and drift control
. Automation maturity and scalability
. NPI to HVM transition and ramp success

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering or applied science)
• Statistical training through Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Lean Fundamentals
• Lead teams with clear and significant, demonstrable financial impact
• Demonstrated ability to permanently solve difficult manufacturing issues (crises or chronic)
• Lead new process/ product/ innovation project(s)
• Knowledge sharing across division - e.g. core technologist
• Basic understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and drivers
• Submits and is granted IP
• Experience working with mentor(s) with technical expertise in different technical areas

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced degree in Engineering or applied science
• Black Belt certification
• Plant experience
• Experience across multiple divisions, functions
• Global experience