Optical Engineering Manager – Fiber & Manufacturing

Humanetics; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OpTek seeks a senior engineering leader to direct the Engineering Department in translating customer needs into manufacturable optical designs. You will mentor staff, collaborate with Sales, and drive product commercialization from concept through ramp-up.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical or Optical Engineering degree with 8+ years in fiber optics/photonics, strong design and metrology skills, and experience in optics validation and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years in fiber optics, photonics, or related manufacturing.
• Proficiency in precision measurement techniques and tools for optical and mechanical validation.
• Strong knowledge of optics and fiber optics design, validation, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of the Engineering Department to turn customer needs into manufacturable designs.
• Mentor and manage engineering team; collaborate with Sales and Customers on optical fiber tech and testing.
• Lead product commercialization from concept to ramp up; define specs, drawings, BOMs and procedures.
• Perform design for manufacturability, simulations, and modeling; develop test protocols and packaging.
• Plan and report on research testing, product performance, reliability, and material behavior.
• Ensure manufacturability and scalability of product designs; conduct cost-effective processes.
• Analyze data with statistical methods and write reports; present studies to customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

3D CAD software

Optical test equipment

Precision metrology tools

Job description

OpTek seeks a senior engineering leader to direct the Engineering Department in translating customer needs into manufacturable optical designs. You will mentor staff, collaborate with Sales, and drive product commercialization from concept through ramp-up.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical or Optical Engineering degree with 8+ years in fiber optics/photonics, strong design and metrology skills, and experience in optics validation and manufacturing processes.