Leverage LEAN methodologies to optimize process in an ongoing manner, Collaborates with the New Product Development team to transition new products into the production environment, Works with the vacuum system department (PVD and heat-treat) to ensure process control and consistency, Evaluates processes to identify areas of improvement and executes changes, Designs and performs experiments to optimize process settings for production equipment, Diagnoses and troubleshoots process or equipment failures, Works with production equipment manufacturers to improve, maintain, and/or modify systems as needed to suit production demand, Develops and validates test methods to verify product characteristics and specifications, Develops and documents production tools and equipment, Directs and assists (as needed) machine maintenance, including vacuum pump replacement, target/source changes, heating element replacements, and minor electrical repairs, Performs and manages preventative maintenance schedule for production equipment, Trains operators on best practices and maintains SOP/Work Instruction library. Responsibilities: Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function, Provides support to the manufacturing team to develop and maintain technical specifications, compliance with regulatory requirements, production efficiency, and work methods, Partners with manufacturing to identify waste, drive process improvement and reduce labor and material waste.