Senior Precision Optics Lead - Metrology & Assembly

Electro Optic Systems; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiStar Optics in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks a senior specialist to review, plan and develop advanced optical manufacturing processes, lead tooling design and metrology activities, and supervise assembly, testing and quality control across projects.

You will drive design improvements, coordinate procurement, and uphold health and safety standards while representing the company to industry stakeholders. A decade+ of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in a high precision optical manufacturing environment or in a high precision mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Minimum: NCEA Level 3 equivalent with achievements in Math, English and Physics.
• Ideally: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review, plan and develop new processes, plant and products.
• Recommend design and material changes to reduce cost and lead time on projects.
• Lead and supervise review of project instructions, specifications and drawings and plan fabrication requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Metrology

Optical components

Problem solving

Education

NCEA Level 3 equivalent

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

KiwiStar Optics in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks a senior specialist to review, plan and develop advanced optical manufacturing processes, lead tooling design and metrology activities, and supervise assembly, testing and quality control across projects.

You will drive design improvements, coordinate procurement, and uphold health and safety standards while representing the company to industry stakeholders. A decade+ of relevant experience is preferred.