Staff Process Manufacturing Engineer

Nokia
United States
On-site

Who this role is best for

Process engineers with mechanical and analytical expertise in optical manufacturing will find this collaborative, LEAN-driven role in Allentown, PA, ideal for advancing product scalability and efficiency.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mechanical engineering backgrounds and optical manufacturing experience will thrive in this role.
    — “optimizing Opto-Electronic manufacturing processes”
  • Individuals skilled in statistical analysis and root cause investigation are well-suited for this position.
    — “conducting root cause analysis and implement corrective actions”
  • Professionals who can translate technical improvements into training programs and metrics will excel here.
    — “Develop and maintain work instructions, training programs, and process control metrics”

Things to consider

  • The role may require in-person presence due to its focus on hands-on optical module assembly.
    — “collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges”
  • Candidates without familiarity with Agile or SAP systems may need to invest in upskilling.
    — “Familiarity with Agile and SAP systems”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific yield improvement projects and LEAN methodologies you've implemented in prior roles.
    — “Drive end-to-end yield improvements and reduce cycle times”
  • Emphasize your ability to create and maintain training programs for manufacturing teams.
    — “Develop and maintain work instructions, training programs”
  • Demonstrate how you’ve supported product launches with new equipment sourcing or development.
    — “Source and develop new equipment to support product launches”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • high-quality production standards
  • end-to-end yield improvements
  • reduced cycle times
  • successful product launches
Typical background
mechanical engineeringoptical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Process EngineeringYield ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisLEAN ManufacturingWork Instruction DevelopmentTraining Program DevelopmentProcess Control MetricsOptical Module Assembly

Preferred

Statistical AnalysisAgileSAP SystemsOptical AlignmentCAD Skills

Stack & domain

LEAN ManufacturingOptical ModulesMicrostationJMPSAPSolidworksAutocadCreoCommunicationTeamworkManufacturingOptoelectronics

About the role

Original posting from Nokia

Job Family Description

 As a Process Engineer at Nokia's Allentown, PA facility, you will play a key role in optimizing Opto- Electronic manufacturing processes. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team focused on advancing our Intelligent Transport Network—enhancing speed, capacity, and scalability in communications. Your responsibilities will include improving yield, conducting root cause analysis, and refining mechanical assembly methods for optical modules. You'll also drive LEAN manufacturing initiatives and support cost-reduction efforts, playing a crucial part in overcoming engineering challenges for released products. We foster an innovative and agile work environment where your ideas can guide to immediate action, allowing you to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that values creativity and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Guide process engineering for complex optical packages, ensuring high-quality production standards.Drive end-to-end yield improvements and reduce cycle times through innovative process enhancements.Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production failures, enhancing operational efficiency.Develop and maintain work instructions, training programs, and process control metrics for optical module assembly.Monitor and report production performance and yield results to the production team and management.Champion LEAN manufacturing principles and cost-reduction initiatives across the facility.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering challenges for released products.Source and develop new equipment to support product launches and capacity expansion efforts.

You have:

BS or MS in science or engineeringStrong mechanical and analytical skillsDetail-oriented with quantitative analysis abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIt would be nice if you also had:

Experience with JMP for statistical analysisFamiliarity with Agile and SAP systemsMRSI Bonder or optical alignment experienceCAD skills in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo

Source: Nokia careers

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