Optical 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 skills
NPI experience and knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and DOE are a plus
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.