Optical Manufacturing Engineer

1. PRIMARY PURPOSE -

Responsible for the evaluation, improvement, and creation of optical production processes. This position is a critical technical interface of engineering support to our customers.

2. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Provide technical support to the optics production team to include review of and resolution of issues related to:
  • Existing manufacturing processes and any improvements required
  • Materials and requirements
  • Identify areas of operational improvements/efficiencies and lead/support as required
• Develop and/or review engineering masters and work instructions for use on the production floor. Interface with production team members on resolving process issues
• Lead specific R&D efforts for both internal and external customers
• Support Supply Chain in the resolution of technical issues with suppliers
• Be the lead technical interface with customers:
  • Review and evaluate requirements
  • Provide solution options
• Support the Request for Quotes from customers including:
  • Design material to provide to Supply Chain to support supplier RFQ’s and subsequent PO placement
  • Review inputs and resolve any issues with supplier quotes and execution
  • Develop process to meet customer requirements
  • Develop labor cost estimates for customer RFQ’s
• Attend trade shows and support customer visits as needed as an integral part of the Business Development team/process
• Provide inputs to Business Development team to support strategy development and understand market needs/trends.
• Mentor members of the production team on process improvement, best practices and new process developments
• Support capital improvement projects on an as needed basis
• Support/Embrace the Company Core Values and Growth Strategy.
• Responsible to implement, promote, review, and continually improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

3. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Maintain adherence to Company policies, safety/ergonomic standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Attend training as required.
• Able to travel (estimate of 10-20%) to trade shows and support customer visits.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public. 
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to achieve the optimal solution. 
• Perform as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.  Works to meet deadlines and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE -

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in an optical field is preferred.
• Previous experience in precision optical manufacturing with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in process engineering.
• Working knowledge of industry standards with a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Previous work experiences with an ERP system preferred.
• Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented.
• General mechanical, assembly, and trouble-shooting aptitude
• Team oriented with strong interpersonal and strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and projects to meet company needs and deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.