Staff Manufacturing Engineer

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Magic Leap, your primary duty is to lead and optimize advanced manufacturing processes and tools. You'll focus on enhancing product yield, troubleshooting issues, and implementing innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers. You'll also drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

To become a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Magic Leap, you'll need a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential. Furthermore, a Six Sigma certification is highly desirable.

A Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Magic Leap should exhibit strong leadership and technical knowledge in manufacturing processes. Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and CAD software, in-depth knowledge of performance metrics, and the ability to execute complex root cause analyses are crucial skills for success in this role.

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring product quality by overseeing critical manufacturing processes, implementing PFMEA strategies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will directly impact processes that aim for high-quality output across our advanced manufacturing efforts.

Magic Leap values professional growth and provides staff manufacturing engineers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and lead projects that drive innovation. You’ll also have opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with cross-functional teams, helping you build a robust career in manufacturing engineering.

When answering this question, detail specific projects where you've successfully optimized manufacturing processes. Highlight the methodologies you employed, the outcomes achieved, and how your initiative contributed to overall production efficiency.

Discuss your practical experience with Six Sigma, including any specific projects where you applied its principles. Explain how these methodologies improved processes, reduced waste, or enhanced product quality.

Share your mentoring philosophy, focusing on how you offer support through hands-on guidance, sharing experiences, and helping them understand complex processes. Providing an example of a successful mentorship story can strengthen your answer.

Highlight your systematic approach to troubleshooting. Include steps like data analysis, root cause analysis, and cross-functional teamwork, ensuring you articulate how these strategies lead to effective resolution.

Articulate your commitment to continuous improvement by outlining how you incorporate Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in your projects. Share examples that demonstrate the positive impact of your improvements on manufacturing processes.

Describe the project's complexity, your role in coordinating with various teams, and the steps you took to lead the project to success. Focus on the strategies you employed to ensure smooth communication and alignment of goals.

Emphasize the importance of data analysis in your engineering role. Discuss specific tools you use, such as JMP or Minitab, and explain how data drives your decisions in optimizing processes and maintaining quality control.

Detail your approach to compliance assurance, including your understanding of industry standards, adherence to SOPs, and the ongoing monitoring processes you implement to ensure operational integrity.

Discuss your proficiency in CAD software, particularly PTC Creo, providing examples that demonstrate how your designs have contributed to tool development or manufacturing efficiency.

Explain your time management techniques, prioritization strategies, and how you remain organized to meet deadlines while ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing operations.