Manufacturing Engineer I

Thorlabs; Marlboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorlabs in Marlboro Township, NJ seeks an experienced engineer to support product manufacturing from design handoff through production. You will troubleshoot assembly issues, review tolerances, and help refine work instructions while contributing to design reviews and process improvement projects.

Responsibilities include collecting test data, maintaining test tools, and ensuring ISO-compliant processes. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in a related field are required; travel up to 5%

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an engineering position or related manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent working experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products for generating assembly instruction documents, test plans, and communication documents.
• Good understanding of PLM systems and how they are used to maintain documents, drawings, test information, and revision control.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques such as Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• Ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards.
• Experience using standard measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, pin and thread gauges).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Travel up to 5% of working time.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production personnel to troubleshoot issues during assembly and production.
• Assist in identifying parts that may be out of tolerance, worn or uncalibrated tooling/fixtures, and inaccuracies in work instructions.
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on potential manufacturing challenges and supportability of new designs.
• Engage in internal and external training to build foundational skills in key areas such as Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, failure mode analysis, technical writing, quality measurement, and data collection.
• Support the transition of new products from design to production, including collecting production test data to verify product performance and ensuring test tools and equipment are properly maintained and functioning.
• Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of product assembly work instructions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Gather and analyze route time data to validate and refine product build time estimates for scheduling and costing purposes.
• Conduct incoming part inspection: optical, mechanical, electrical.
• Develop and update processes to follow ISO compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production personnel to troubleshoot issues during assembly and production.
• Assist in identifying parts that may be out of tolerance, worn or uncalibrated tooling/fixtures, and inaccuracies in work instructions.
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on potential manufacturing challenges and supportability of new designs.
• Engage in internal and external training to build foundational skills in key areas such as Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, failure mode analysis, technical writing, quality measurement, and data collection.
• Support the transition of new products from design to production, including collecting production test data to verify product performance and ensuring test tools and equipment are properly maintained and functioning.
• Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of product assembly work instructions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Gather and analyze route time data to validate and refine product build time estimates for scheduling and costing purposes.
• Conduct incoming part inspection: optical, mechanical, electrical.
• Develop and update processes to follow ISO compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis.
• Adhere to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
• Accept other duties as assigned by management or supervisors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant engineering position or a related manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent working experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products for generating assembly instruction documents, test plans, and communication documents.
• Good understanding of PLM systems and how they are used to maintain documents, drawings, test information, and revision control.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques such as Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• Ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards.
• Experience using standard measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, pin and thread gauges).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Travel up to 5% of working time.

Physical Activities

Work may be active, requiring standing or sitting for long durations and performing repetitive tasks. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds and must manipulate very small parts and components. Appropriate personal protective equipment such as masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments may be required. Safely handle chemicals like adhesives, lubricants, and solvents.

Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment.