Optical Manufacturing Engineer (Norwalk)
brighthire search partnersNorwalk, CT
Optical Manufacturing Engineer (Norwalk)
brighthire search partnersNorwalk, CTSenior L5
Ophthalmic Goods ManufacturingOther Measuring and Controlling Device ManufacturingAnalytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
APPLY NOWOptical Manufacturing Engineer BrightHire Search Partners is helping a precision optics manufacturer find a senior process expert to audit, optimize, and transfer knowledge on its spherical optics production. This is a chance to work on some of the most complex robotics equipment in the world. This is a contract to hire position.
What you'll do:
- Audit current generation, grinding, and polishing processes and recommend improvements in quality, yield, throughput, and cost
- Optimize OptoTech processes and support the transition to new OptiPro equipment, including machine qualification and production readiness
- Develop tooling strategies and best-practice guidelines
- Train engineers on process variables, troubleshooting, and root cause methods
- Document processes and give weekly progress reports to management
- What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Optical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related field 7-10+ years in precision optical manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with spherical generation, grinding, and high-speed polishing
- Demonstrated experience with OptoTech equipment (OptiPro a plus)
- Strong optical metrology and process control skillsNPI experience and knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and DOE are a plus
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Norwalk, CT
Occupation
Manufacturing Engineers
Industry
Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
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