Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Department

Manufacturing Engineering

Reports to

Director of Production Engineering

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RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join the RPO team!

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the technical support of multiple production lines which manufacture precision optical assemblies. Working closely with production personnel, the Sr Manufacturing Engineer will dictate proper assembly procedures and oversee the documentation and training of these procedures with a primary focus on delivering quality products on time at an exceptional value to our customers.

You Will:

• Support production departments using extensive knowledge of production principles and techniques.
• Responsible for the efficient operation of manufacturing processes within the facility.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Generate detailed work instructions which define critical manufacturing steps in a way that can be clearly and consistently understood.
• Strong trouble shooting skills to diagnose and correct production failures.
• Procure or design fixtures which aid production or assembly of parts to increase repeatability, reduce scrap and reduce cycle time.
• Train other employees as needed.
• Identify critical parameters and statistically analyze production metrics in order to drive data-based decisions.
• Summarize data and present to Management in a clear and concise manner.
• Lead the planning and implementation of manufacturing projects and capital improvements.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of coworkers including machine operators, assemblers, technicians, engineers and managers.
• Responsible for transition of manufacturing processes from engineering / prototype stage to volume production.
• Work with quality assurance to ensure specifications are met and documentation is in place prior to shipment of product.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the optics manufacturing field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Certifications/Degrees Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering with 10+ years’ experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods.
• Proficient with 3D modeling methods and 3D printing. Solidworks .
• Proficient with MS Excel software is required. Filemaker Pro and Minitab a plus.
• Extensive Lean manufacturing knowledge, six sigma black belt, or green belt certification a plus.
• Experience working with customers.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards is .
• Experienced in ITAR regulations, specifications, and company compliance including, but not limited to, optics, mechanics, quality, verification, and testing is .
• Experience with Optical Assembly.

You Have:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.

• BS engineering degree from an ABET accredited college.
• 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment.

You Are:

• Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up.
• Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge.
• Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Analytical: Possess a“If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude.
• Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members.
• Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude.
• A U.S. Person: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “U.S. , lawful permanent ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary granted amnesty.”

You Will Enjoy:

• Growth: The opportunity to learn and advance your career, internal training and advancement opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Wealth: Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match, company contributions to medical savings plans.
• Wellness: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance. Company provided Life Insurance and Insurance.
• Balance: 11 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick time
• Culture: an energetic, value-driven team where you will experience the reward of meaningful work!

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand use hands to fingers, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch: and talk and hear.

• The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain)

• The employee is frequently required to use the computer.

• Generally, works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• Safety Glasses are required
• May require area specific safety training

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne paper particles.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

EOE/AA/Minority///Veteran

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Monday-Friday, daytime schedule

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