• This role specializes in production engineering, production execution, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data, bill of process management, user authorization, and non-standard changes in the optics fabrication area
• The specialist acts as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring robust, standardized, and continuously improving processes that enable the factory’s strategic objectives

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for production engineering, production execution, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data generation/maintenance/change, bill of process (BOP) generation/maintenance/change, user authorization changes, and non-standard changes in the Optics Fabrication area

• Lead the design, qualification tests, implementation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end processes, ensuring alignment with Wilton Factory strategy and operational excellence principles
• Analyze, document, and optimize business processes, identifying and prioritizing requirements that determine how applications (e.g., SAP, MES) support factory operations
• Act as the primary liaison for internal customers in Wilton Factory Optics, translating their needs into actionable process improvements and system enhancements
• Champion process improvement projects, communicating benefits to key users, production end users, and business leaders
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and meetings to drive adoption of new processes and changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, architects, business process leads, and subject matter experts, to ensure cohesive and prioritized process improvements
• Support the translation of factory strategy and business objectives into short- and long-term process and application improvements
• Develop and deliver training for new and existing end users on process changes and best practices
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data integrity, and change management protocols
• Reports to: Business Adoption Team Manager, Wilton Factory Operational Excellence
• Main internal customers: Wilton Factory Optics
• The role may require occasional travel to other Company sites or customer locations

The position is critical for maintaining operational continuity and supporting ongoing transformation initiatives in the Wilton Factory

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in a high-tech manufacturing or production environment, preferably within Company or a similar organization
• Experience supporting or working closely with Optics factory operations is required
• Proficiency in SAP, MES (POD), routing editor and other relevant business systems
• Experience in project management, change management, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and engineering processes, especially in high-mix, high-complexity environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate strategy and business issues into practical solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect, motivate, and mobilize people across functions and levels
• Skilled in workshop facilitation, training delivery, and meeting management
• Project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and execution of multiple initiatives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, thriving in both structured and ambiguous situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and process documentation tools
• High attention to detail, data integrity, and process compliance
• Willingness to embrace change and drive continuous improvement
• There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R
• 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work

Business demands may require Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology

Demonstrated expertise in production engineering, production execution, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data, and bill of process management