Process Engineer, Vasco

ROLES&RESPONSIBILITIES Process Engineering&Manufacturing Excellence - Monitor&Optimize lens casting and curing process to improve productivity, yield and consistency. - Analyse manufacturing defects and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce rejection levels. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to polymerisation, curing cycles, and process standardisation.- Support implementation of lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies across production operations. - Ensure process parameters are monitored and controlled through statistical process control (SPC) techniques. - Collaborate with production teams to improve operational efficiency and process reliabilityResearch&Development - Develop and evaluate new resin formulations and optical monomers for enhanced lens performance. - Conduct laboratory trials, pilot batch studies, and validation activities for new product development. - Optimize curing cycles including temperature and polymerization parameters to achieve superior optical quality.- Perform root cause analysis and failure analysis for process-related and product-related issues. - Work on improvement of optical and physical characteristics such as refractive index, hardness, impact resistance, and lens clarity. Mold&Process Control Management - Oversee mold handling, cleaning, maintenance, and inspection activities to ensure precision and quality standards. - Ensure adherence to process specifications and technical standards during manufacturing operations. - Monitor process capability and recommend improvements for process robustness and repeatability.- Maintain technical records, validation reports, process documentation, and development data. Documentation&Compliance - Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical process documents. - Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices. - Support internal audits, process validations, and quality improvement initiatives.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Polymer Engineering OR M.Sc./B.Sc. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Optics Years and Nature of Experience 8-12 years of relevant experience in optical lens manufacturing, polymer processing, resin casting, or precision chemical manufacturing.