Component Engineer

EssilorLuxottica, a fully integrated player, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically-integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. A unique global footprint with a worldwide presence across all stages of the value chain, EssilorLuxottica has over 180,000 employees committed to providing vision care and eyewear products that meet the individual needs and aspirations of each consumer. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products that have been rigorously tested to meet internationally recognized standards, from the simplest pair of glasses to the most sophisticated custom-made lenses and branded eyewear. For more information, please visit https://www.essilorluxottica.com

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Report to the Technical Office Superviosr, the Components Engineer is responsible for the kick-off of buy components to other EssilorLuxottica plants and regions, following the technical development and industrialization. The Components Engineer leads the component kick-off phase, with proper timing according to NPI launch, and oversees the technical feedback to promote components through each trial phase up to mass production. The Components Engineer is in daily contact with different areas (Technical Office, Master Data, Supply Chain, APQP) and different plants or regions, and manages autonomously the relationships with them.

My day at EssilorLuxottica

• Initiate technical kick-off with suppliers for each new component in the NPI model, ensuring alignment with design specifications, materials, and surface finishing

• Guarantee the components kick-off for samples making is done following the correct timeline according to the NPI launch, and requiring necessary quantities.

• Responsible for technical components readiness for samples making according the schedule, preventing any delay on the NPI development activities

• Act as the main technical point of contact for components with other EssilorLuxottica plants

• Support all phases of component approval (from Level 2 to Level 0) through dimensional checks and cosmetic validations.

• Autonomous with the management of the relationships with plants, Product Office, Quality, APQP, Supply Chain

• Comply with the local and group policies

• Comply with the ISO certifications and other group systems

• Contribute to the external/internal audits

Must have

• Bachelor degree (mechanical engineering or material engineering is preferred)

• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (injection molding, metal, machining, assembly)

• Good knowledge of technical 2D drawings; 3D CAD modeling is a plus

• Experience with NPI programs and technical supplier management

• English language is required

• Good interpersonal skills and management skills