MANAGER, OPTICAL COATING DEPARTMENT

Direct Staffing Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing company is seeking an experienced Optical Coating Department Manager in Danbury, Connecticut. The role involves overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality coating processes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have at least 6-10 years of relevant experience, including management in aerospace. Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Management experience, preferably in department management.
• Technical aptitude to understand coating deposition processes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work and manage resources within the Coating Department.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repair.
• Conduct yearly performance reviews and career development.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure quality and safety.
• Collaborate with Program and Operations Managers for future planning.

Skills

Thin Films

Optical Coating

Vacuum Chambers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical field

Job description

This position – OPTICAL COATING DEPARTMENT MANAGER - will have responsibility for managing a Coating Department that consists of both Coating Engineers and Coating Technicians. The Coating Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Scheduling working within Coating Department to meet multiple program needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: attending production schedule meetings, project assignments for technicians and for engineers, coating chamber resource loading, and determining priorities and resolving resource conflicts.
• Oversight of equipment. This includes the following: work with equipment manager on maintenance and repair of coating chambers and accessories and service needs for coating measurement instruments.
• Management of personnel. This includes: yearly performance reviews, career development, communication including holding regular staff meetings, and instilling adherence to standard processes.
• Technical guidance. Emphasize quality and safety and foster a rigorous technical discipline to meet the requirements of high value aerospace parts. Drive effective root cause analyses when needed; help to provide resources needed to drive to effective corrective and preventative measures.
• Forward thinking. Work with Program Managers and Operations Manager to develop and execute plans to meet future program needs, both in staffing and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in technical field such as physics, chemistry, or engineering.
• Years of Experience – 6-10+ years
• Industry Experience – Aerospace a plus
• Skill sets - Thin Films, Coating, Vacuum chambers
• Acceptable Job Titles - Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor, Engineer
• Experience in management, preferably in department management.
• Technical aptitude to understand coating deposition processes and vacuum chamber technology.

Candidate will work in both Lab and office environments and will be exposed to various chemicals and solvents. Candidate will be required to wear appropriate PPE when required.

MUST BE US CITIZEN AND ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE

CANDIDATE DETAILS

• 7+ to 10 years experience
• Management Experience Required - Yes
• Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• thin films
• optical coating

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you hold a minimum 4 year degree?
• Do you have supervisory experience?

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Candidate should have strong managerial skills, plus solid technical knowledge of thin film coating of optics (no need to be a subject matter expert but must have some technical knowledge in this field).
• Aerospace experience preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.