Sr Engineer- Quality

Brand: Oakley

Location: Foothill Ranch, CA, US, 92610

Requisition ID: 942538 Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sr. Engineer, Quality (Reliability & Test) supports the company’s business and product quality objectives by leading reliability engineering, product qualification, and performance testing activities for eyewear, snow goggles, motocross (MX) goggles, football visors, hockey visors and military/tactical eyewear products.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead product qualification and validation testing for eyewear, snow/MX goggles, football visors, military/tactical eyewear, and related products.

• Develop and execute reliability, qualification, functional, optical, mechanical, impact, environmental, durability, and compliance testing.

• Develop, validate, document, and maintain laboratory test methods, procedures, protocols, and work instructions.

• Translate product specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards into test requirements, methods, and acceptance criteria.

• Design, qualify, and implement test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation for product performance and reliability testing.

• Support regulatory, certification, military, customer-specific, and industry-standard testing; interpret domestic and international standards.

• Lead failure investigations and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, and DOE; verify corrective actions.

• Review and approve technical test reports; analyze results and provide conclusions on performance, reliability, compliance, and release readiness.

• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting to improve product reliability, durability, and performance.

• Train and mentor laboratory technicians.

• Collaborate with Quality, Product Development, R&D, Regulatory/Compliance, Manufacturing, Sourcing, external labs, and global cross-functional teams.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related science discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, product testing, validation, product qualification, or laboratory engineering.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing engineering test methods, qualification protocols, and validation plans.

• Experience with mechanical, optical, environmental, impact, durability, or reliability testing of consumer, sporting, PPE, military, or similarly regulated products.

• Working knowledge of engineering principles, root cause analysis, FMEA, DOE, statistical analysis (i.e. Minitab), and structured problem solving.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, technical standards, and test requirements.

• Experience developing or specifying test equipment, fixtures, measurement systems, and instrumentation.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, and laboratory organizations.

• Ability to train and mentor laboratory technicians in test methods, equipment operation, data collection, and good laboratory practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 or similarly controlled laboratory environment.

• Strong project management experience

Pay Range: $109,135 - $140,012

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email EmployeeRelations@luxotticaretail.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Nearest Major Market: Orange County

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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