Process Engineer IV

Spotlight Call: Feb 13th at 4pm EST

Description:
Job Title: Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer
Location 100% Onsite in Fairport, NY

Interview Process: 1st Round Phone Screen, 2nd Round Onsite

Hours of work:
Typical work hours, M-F, 8am-5pm. Extra and off hours may be required during times of heightened project activity in order to meet deadlines

Product of Position:
Concurrently with the product development team, work to define, develop, and deliver new optical products and manufacturing processes for precision optics which meet all technical requirements. This position supports the Precision Optics (PO) and Laser Optics (LO) component and assembly manufacturing groups with product and process development responsibilities. This position interfaces with both the development group and the plant operations group.
The focus of this role is developing new opto-mechanical production capabilities that do not currently exist in the manufacturing plant but are needed to meet new product design requirements.
Perform as key member of the product development team starting with program launch to enable early involvement and concurrent engineering of manufacturing processes.
Process development is accomplished in a consistent, standardized manner utilizing a knowledge center of best practices and DF/X methodologies.
Engage the plant receivers (process engineering, operations associates, quality, supply chain, etc.) during the development phase through informal and formal design reviews.
Individuals applying for this position must be team oriented and able to work collaboratively with others.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
To champion the use of DF/X tools on product development teams
o Consider lowest production costs with design alternatives
o Attempt to eliminate manufacturing/assembly waste with product design
o Ensure products are designed for stable processes that are already in use; if current processes do not meet new requirements, develop new processes concurrently during product development.
Participate in the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) of all new product development.
Participate in Manufacturing Risk Assessments and manage Risk Reduction activities.
Specify new manufacturing capabilities via development of new techniques, or specifying new equipment, tools, fixtures, test equipment.
Develop process flow charts, work instructions, process sheets, checklists, forms, and other required documentation for detailed product build strategy.
Responsible for pre-transfer (prototypes & pilots) build quality and delivery commitments.
Train first round of manufacturing personnel on new capabilities and processes.
Stay current with the latest manufacturing trends and seek out the appropriate experts when needed.
Assess existing manufacturing capability gaps and recommend development activities.
Solid modeling of fixtures & tools using Creo CAD software
Set-up, develop processes for, and operate new production equipment

Required Skills:
BS in Optical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or AAS degree with 10 years experience in the field of Optics
3 years experience, preferably in the field of optics
Knowledge of the manufacture of optical materials, components, and assemblies
Knowledge of optical metrology equipment including interferometers, profilometers, & autocollimators
Aptitude for precision hands-on optical and mechanical skills; experience with assembling close tolerance parts that may have unusual shapes or parameters
Have a drive for continuous improvement and be flexible and willing to learn new things
Ideal candidate would have experience in:
o Optics and optical materials
o Precision machining and measurement
o Precision alignment, positioning, and assembly
o Interferometric testing
o Manufacturing processing
Experience in precision machining and measurement including CNC equipment and programming; use of G-code
Experience using 3D solid modeling software; Solid modeling of fixtures & tools using Creo CAD software
Familiarity with MasterCam
Experience with process development in an optics shop environment
Knowledge of plano polishing on pitch lapping equipment
Knowledge of optical material and coating interaction with high power lasers at UV wavelengths
Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and formal presentations
Proficiency in Excel is required. Matlab, and other analytical software applications is desired.
Strong laboratory skills working in a clean room environment.

Travel Requirements:
10%, domestic & international. Typical travel includes training, networking opportunities, customer visits, conferences, tradeshows, and benchmarking activities as required.