Optical Engineer

Company description

Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. is a leading player in the design, development, and manufacture of high-tech solutions for Navigation, Control, and Stabilization Systems in Aerospace Defense and Industrial sectors. The application of proprietary methods and technologies, based on FOG (Fiber Optic Gyroscope) and MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology, enables the company to best meet the specific needs of its customers.

Founded as a start-up in 2012 in Italy, listed on Euronext Milan since 2022, and now part of Honeywell (acquisition and delisting completed in August 2024).

Job summary
We are looking for a Process Engineer responsible for supporting the optimization of the optical processes; he/she will interact with manufacturing technicians, quality engineering, configuration managers, and test engineering. The Process Engineer will design and develop manufacturing processes, guide the manufacturability of new product designs, and investigate and implement continuous improvement opportunities. This position has direct responsibility over manufacturing and facility effectiveness.

Responsibilities and duties

1. Drive the improvement of the optical processes currently used in the manufacturing production line by designing, executing, and analyzing dedicated tests. Get conclusions based on solid statistical basis.
2. Support the qualification of new optical processes/equipment/technology.
3. Implement procedures related to the improved processes and monitor their application.
4. Support the implementation of Statistical Process Control on the critical Key Process Indicators and monitor over time.
5. Contribute to the deployment of Root Cause Analysis interacting with design, data analysis, and production engineers and by proactively analyzing data and driving conclusions for improvement.
6. Provide support for physical and functional configuration audits.
7. Support the production team in designing and continuously improving manufacturing processes to improve yield, cycle time, and productivity.
8. Execute and lead the processes for eliminating losses by effective problem solving focusing on cost reduction and opportunities.
9. Promote preventive actions to avoid potential failures by supporting the deployment of PFMEA Analysis.

Qualification and Skills

Required Skills

1. Master’s degree in technical studies is required (Physics is preferred).
2. Solid bases in optics with special care on fiber optics technology and related processes.
3. Basic knowledge of electro-optical components.
4. Basic knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques.
5. Attitude to data analysis and problem solving.
6. Basic knowledge of Python.
7. Good level of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
8. Fluent in Italian and English.
9. Good communication skills.
10. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 9100.
11. Attitude to teamwork.

Optional Skills

1. Basics of Statistical Process Control.
2. Techniques for Design of Experiment.