Optical Manufacturing Process Engineer

Optical Manufacturing Process Engineer Contract 12+ months M-F 40 hours weekly Overtime is Authorized at 1.5X Pay rate with approvals Position is Onsite

Job Description:

The Optical Manufacturing Process Consultant will provide subject matter expertise in spherical optical manufacturing processes, with a primary focus on process optimization, equipment transition, engineering capability development, and process standardization. This role will support the organization by auditing current manufacturing methods, optimizing Opto Tech and Opti Pro processing technologies, developing engineering knowledge, and ensuring robust process documentation to support sustainable operational excellence.

The successful candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in optical generation, grinding, polishing, and process development, and be capable of transferring technical knowledge to engineers and technical staff. Role and responsibilities
1. Process Audit and Continuous Improvement Process Assessment Observe and assess current spherical optical manufacturing processes. Evaluate operator and engineering methods for compliance with established process standards. Identify process deviations, variation sources, inefficiencies, and technical risks. Conduct structured process audits and provide detailed findings and recommendations. Process Optimization Recommend process improvements that enhance:
Quality Throughput Yield Process capability Cost performance Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Apply data-driven methodologies to improve process robustness and repeatability.
2. Orion Mk2 Development and NPI Support Opto Tech Process Development Optimize generation and high-speed polishing processes for optical components included within the Orion Mk2 and Opto Tech NPI roadmap. Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new lens designs and optical products. Improve tooling strategies and process parameters to achieve required optical performance. Opti Pro Equipment Introduction Support transition activities from existing platforms to new Opti Pro manufacturing systems.

Assist in process development, machine qualification, and production readiness activities. Provide recommendations regarding equipment capabilities, process integration, and technology deployment. Tooling Development Evaluate and optimize:
Generation tooling Polishing tooling Workholding solutions Process consumables Develop best-practice guidelines for tooling selection and implementation.
3. Engineering Knowledge Transfer and Capability Development Technical Training Train engineering personnel to develop a consistent understanding of:
Optical manufacturing fundamentals Opto Tech equipment operation Process development methodologies Best practices for process optimization Process Understanding Educate engineers on critical process variables including:
Tool geometry Feed rates Speeds Pressure Slurry characteristics Polishing parameters Thermal influences Explain the relationship between process inputs and outputs such as:
Surface form Surface roughness Removal rate Process capability Yield performance Troubleshooting Development Provide structured training on root cause investigation and process troubleshooting techniques. Coach engineers on identifying and resolving:
Surface defects Process instability Tool wear issues Form errors Machine-related variation Tool Selection Guidance Establish guidelines and decision criteria for selecting:
Generation tools Polishing tools Conditioning methods Process parameters
4. Documentation and Communication Process Documentation Document all newly developed and modified manufacturing processes. Maintain transparency of all process changes through controlled…