Asia Quality Validations Engineer

EssilorLuxottica, a fully integrated player, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.

The company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With a worldwide presence across all stages of the value chain, EssilorLuxottica has over 180,000 employees committed to providing vision care and eyewear products that meet the individual needs and aspirations of each consumer. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products that have been rigorously tested to meet internationally recognized standards, from the simplest pair of glasses to the most sophisticated custom-made lenses and branded eyewear.

By investing heavily in R&D for cutting edge lens and frame technology, as well as reimagining the design, form and function of eyewear, EssilorLuxottica constantly sets new industry standards for vision care and eyewear and the consumer experience around it. Beyond the products we make, our company and our people are deeply committed to elevating the importance of vision as both a basic human right and a key lever for global development.

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Position: Asia Quality Validations Engineer

Location: AEL-EOLT Amata, Chonburi

Role Mission

This role is responsible for leading project validation activities across the Asia Zone for Mass Production and Rx industrial laboratories. The focus is on New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrial projects, including process and raw material validation.

The role contributes directly to the Group’s sustainability mission—improving lives by improving sight—by ensuring all validation, quality, and project activities comply with regulatory, safety, and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Validation & Quality Assurance

• Manage and support the innovation and validation cycle for new products and technologies, including lenses, materials, coatings, complex systems, digital solutions, and services.
• Lead product and process validation against requirements such as safety, regulatory compliance, performance claims, and consumer satisfaction.
• Apply Quality tools and methodologies, including risk assessment, concept analysis, and process validation.
• Prepare and maintain all required project documentation (e.g. Risk Analyses, Test Plans, Development Reviews).
• Act as a key interface with production, engineering, plant quality, corporate quality, Innovation Quality, R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and market teams.
• Support project teams with root cause analysis, and follow up on corrective and preventive action plans.

2. Tools, Data & Communication

• Use appropriate data analysis tools to manage and interpret technical and commercial data from multiple sources.
• Ensure validation processes follow the correct tools, methods, and governance steps.
• Serve as a zone-level reference for validation processes and risk analysis, providing guidance and support to plants as needed.
• Deliver training on validation methodologies and risk management topics when required.
• Maintain and continuously update the project validation database.
• Ensure clear, timely, and effective communication with internal stakeholders, including plants, WW Manufacturing Quality, Innovation Quality, and global engineering teams.

3. Continuous Improvement

• Promote a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve validation, quality, and industrial processes.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement improvements.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• 5–8 years of experience in Quality, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Quality systems
  • Process control
  • Statistical analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Minitab.