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Sr. Process Engineer
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2026
💰 $125,000/yr($100,000/yr – $125,000/yr)
About the role
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).About the Role
Enable next generation of fiber laser products through process development and supporting transition from concept to volume manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment of released products, support production as appropriate and coordinate effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups. Responsibilities- Support transition of new products from prototype to volume production utilizing DFSS and DFM.
- Drive continuous improvement opportunities and yield metrics utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.
- Support manufacturing of released processes and products
- Build new fiber laser product lines as part of a key strategy in a vertically integrated organization
- Document, improve, and maintain work instructions and support training of personnel.
- Lead and execute process development and improvement projects from conception to completion.
- Identify recent external advancements in appropriate technical field and qualify into production as capable processes.
- Evaluate, procure, and qualify new manufacturing equipment and tools.
- Direct daily activities of engineering technicians
- Master’s degree in engineering (Optical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Physics) or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies.
- 5+ years of recent experience in process or product development of lasers, systems engineering or related discipline.
- Experience setting up new product lines, and proven track record of transitioning into volume production
- Hands on working experience with optical fibers, lasers, optics, electronics and precision opto-mechanical systems and tools.
- Strong record of problem solving through structured methodologies and implementing robust processes and systems.
- Situational leadership skills and ability to work with cross functional & multi-site teams effectively.
- Experience with mechanical drawings, basic tooling and fixture design.
- Experience with setting up new product lines and transitioning into volume production.
- Experience with JMP, SQL, PowerBI, Excel, etc
- ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt preferred
- Solidworks, mechanical design experience
- Project leadership and systems engineering experience
- Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
- Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 10 paid Holidays
- Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
- Flexible S
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