Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Development and improvement of processes for production of infrared lenses
• Create, review, and update assembly and test instructions and checklists meeting all regulatory and internal standards
• Evaluate product material & production defects and work corrective action with Quality
• Address out of flow material and support Production and Quality Manager
• Continuously improve processes, methods, equipment, tooling and training
• Cooperate with Equipment Maintenance and various vendors to optimize equipment and maintain productivity
• Train production technicians in new processes and intermittently audit established processes
• Engage with the mechanical/tooling design team to implement production improving devices
• Justify, specify, and procure new equipment as required to support development and production programs
• Implement Lean/5S manufacturing principals and techniques to maintain an environment of continuous improvement
• Work with the Engineering team to ensure that accurate specifications are used for product assessment and validation
• Environmental testing of opto-mechanical systems using thermal chambers and vibration

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline required
• 5+ years of related experience desired
• Basic competence with SolidWorks or other mechanical design software
• Experience with imaging optical design principles a plus
• Experience with Infra optical systems and radiometry a plus
• Ability to develop assembly process documentation required
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel & Outlook required
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English required
• Ledan/5S training and experience required
• Six sigma green belt desired
• Ability to stand for extended periods, often for half of the workday.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, often up to 50 pounds, though the frequency of lifting heavier objects varies.