The Company:Exaktera brings together world-class brands in lasers, LEDs, and optical systems, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to OEMs and end-users worldwide. In industrial, medical, and machine vision markets, our technologies power progress where light matters most.With a global footprint and deep technical expertise, Exaktera provides customers with a single, trusted partner for advanced optical components, systems, and enclosures. Our brands combine decades of engineering excellence with proven application knowledge, ensuring the highest performance, reliability, and value.A position has arisen within ProPhotonix (An Exaktera Company) for a Lead Manufacturing EngineerThe Role:The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with R&D and Production departments to manage and lead projects to maintain and improve the manufacturing process. This role is critical for identifying and driving process improvements within manufacturing to promote a continuous improvement culture. This role is expected to work across and support all departments. This person will be responsible for process engineering team, equipment management, and NPI to manufacturing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead process team.Manage and lead projects that improve the manufacturing process.Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teamsUnderstand the company's proprietary processes, process flow, and multiple product mix.Provide technical support regarding production equipment and process.Responsible for the workflow and layout in the cleanroom and backend, working with and supporting the production manager.Responsible for all manufacturing processes (cleanroom & general assembly)Implement and maintain a cross-training and up-skilling program within the process engineering team.Continually identify and drive process-specific improvements, especially tooling and process flow optimizationParticipate in projects to reduce lead-times and reduce costs.Support effective creation and control of documents, including digital work instructions within our MES "Process IQ".Responsible along with all stakeholders for measuring performance through specific KPI's which will be posted on the SQDIP visual management board.Be an advocate for the Lean mindset and lead by example always, whilst promoting the Lean culture.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDThe ideal candidate should have:Engineering Degree, and 8+ years' experience.Must have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools and methods (Green Belt preferred).Proven record of managing a major project successfullyExperience with Lean problem solving tools. e.g A3 problem solving, value stream mapping, 5 whys etc.Effective communication and collaboration skillsExperience using ALCOA principles in document traceability.Proven People Management experienceGood technical, and analytical ability.Experience of ERP system is an advantage .Responsibilities:Carrying out general assembly tasks to the specified quality and build-time standardsFollowing all health and safety and antistatic regulationsAttending and participating in any production progress meetings as requestedTaking part in continuous improvement activities as directed.Required competencies:Attention to detail.Teamwork.Manual dexterity.Focus and concentration.Reliability.Adaptability.Structured approach to work.Cooperation.If you are interested in this position and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply via LinkedIn.