What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Engineering Manager position at Adecco US, Inc.?
Adecco is assisting a local Manufacturer in search of an
- Optical Engineering Manager
- in the
- Portsmouth, NH area
- Responsibilities :
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of senior and junior optical engineers / optical process engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering staff.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for optical engineering initiatives, aligning with overall company objectives and growth strategies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, technology adoption, and innovation to enhance optical engineering capabilities and project outcomes.
- Provide technical guidance and support in the resolution of complex technical challenges and design issues.
- Document and implement best practices in optical engineering.
- Promote effective communication and teamwork within the optical engineering department and across the organization.
- Review and approve optical designs, simulations, and experimental setups.
- Review and approve optical manufacturing processes.
- Interface with customers to understand their optical system requirements and provide technical support.
- Contribute, review, and approve testing plans and validation processes for electro-optics products.
- Support business development efforts by contributing optical engineering knowledge to the writing of proposals, white papers, responding to RFIs, and participating in proposal reviews.
- Work closely with Program Managers to establish technical work breakdown structure for optical engineering tasks on development programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for optical engineering matters, both internally and with external stakeholders.
- Generate and present technical briefings to company staff and customers when requested.
- Contribute innovative ideas for product development and process improvement efforts.
- Requirements :
- Bachelors degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 15 years of experience in an optical engineering role or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Knowledgeable in product development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including design reviews and test readiness reviews.
- Strong track record of successful management of direct reports and team leadership in a high-tech or engineering-intensive environment.
- Strong track record of designing and developing fielded products.
- Ability to lead highly technical engineers.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Project Management skills.
- Ability to self-manage / self-direct projects and communicate with engineering staff regularly.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this job posting with a Resume and a Team Member will connect with you directly!
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Salary : $160,000 - $200,000
