Optical Engineer

Optical EngineerBrightHire 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 doAudit current generation, grinding, and polishing processes and recommend improvements in quality, yield, throughput, and costOptimize OptoTech processes and support the transition to new OptiPro equipment, including machine qualification and production readinessDevelop tooling strategies and best-practice guidelinesTrain engineers on process variables, troubleshooting, and root cause methodsDocument processes and give weekly progress reports to managementWhat you bringBachelor's degree in Optical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related field7-10+ years in precision optical manufacturingHands-on experience with spherical generation, grinding, and high-speed polishingDemonstrated 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