Fiber Systems Engineering Manager

About the role

The Fiber Systems Engineering Manager will lead and mentor a team of 5–10 engineers and technical staff in fiber optic product and process development. They will oversee the design, prototyping, and validation of optical fiber connectivity solutions for high-performance applications. The role involves driving process engineering initiatives to improve manufacturability, scalability, and quality of fiber-based products. Collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams is essential to align development efforts with business goals. Project plans, timelines, and resource allocation must be managed to ensure successful execution. The manager will stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in fiber optics and process engineering, and support customer engagements and technical discussions as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–10 engineers and technical staff in fiber optic product and process development.
• Oversee the design, prototyping, and validation of optical fiber connectivity solutions for high-performance applications.
• Drive process engineering initiatives to improve manufacturability, scalability, and quality of fiber-based products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to align development efforts with business goals.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in fiber optics and process engineering.
• Support customer engagements and technical discussions as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in fiber optic product development, including design and testing.
• Proven experience driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing and able to travel 30-50% of the time, domestic and international.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of optical fiber technologies, connectivity standards, and process optimization.
• Experience in process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as Telcordia, IEC, or GR-326.
• Knowledge of simulation tools, optical testing equipment, and statistical process control (SPC).

Skills

• Technical expertise in fiber optic technologies.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

This role is eligible for a base salary of $160,000 - $200,000 per year, plus variable pay. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

$160,000 - $200,000 per year

Schedule

Not specified