Components Engineer/Part Development Engineer (NPI)

About EssilorLuxottica

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. The Group is home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Supreme, top-selling smart eyewear products including Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta Vanguard and Nuance Audio, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. With over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities, serving 300,000 eye care professionals and operating 18,000 stores, the Group generated consolidated revenue of Euro 28.5 billion in 2025.  For more information, visit www.essilorluxottica.com

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Report to the NPI Supervisor, 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, the ISO certifications and other group systems
• Contribute to the external/internal audits

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (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.
• Logical thinking and problem solving, Good Attitude, Target oriented mindset and capability to work independently in dynamic environment.
• Understanding of health and safety standard and regulations.
• Effective and clear communication both internal and external department.
• SAP system knowledge.

Base of working location: Rayong
WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 4 PLUAK DAENG, RAYONG, 21140 Thailand.