Optical & Precision Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support mechanical and opto‑mechanical product assembly, tooling design, documentation, and NPI. You will document processes, develop fixtures, and collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and quality.

The role requires 3–5+ years in precision assemblies, SolidWorks experience, and PFMEA familiarity. Travel to suppliers may be needed as projects ramp up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Optical Engineering.
• 3–5+ years of experience with precision assemblies and alignment-sensitive systems.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, process validation.
• SolidWorks experience for tooling and fixture design.
• Experience with NPI in manufacturing.
• Ability to travel to suppliers if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain detailed assembly and test work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and bill of process (BOPs).
• Document optical and opto-mechanical assembly methods, alignment procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation supports repeatability, quality, safety, and training needs.
• Update documentation based on engineering changes, process improvements, and lessons learned.
• Design mechanical tooling, fixtures, gauges, and assembly aids to support mechanical and optical assembly processes.
• Develop tooling solutions to support optical alignment, handling, and precision fixturing.
• Coordinate fabrication and qualification of tooling with machine shops and external vendors.
• Validate tooling and fixtures through pilot builds and production trials.
• Support NPI projects from early development through production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, testable, and scalable.
• Support DFM/DFA efforts for mechanical and optical assemblies.
• Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR), process flow development, and line set up for new products.
• Support process risk analysis activities (e.g., PFMEA) and production validation builds.
• Provide hands-on production floor support to troubleshoot assembly, test, and yield issues.
• Investigate and resolve process deviations, nonconformances, and product performance issues using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and RCCA.
• Support engineering change implementation and ensure minimal disruption to production.
• Train manufacturing and test personnel on new processes, tools, and equipment.
• Drive process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, ergonomics, and cost reduction.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives such as standard work, 5S, and Kaizen activities.
• Work closely with Quality Engineering on corrective and preventive actions.
• Interface with supply chain, engineering, and operations teams to resolve cross-functional issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Optical alignment

Documentation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support mechanical and opto‑mechanical product assembly, tooling design, documentation, and NPI. You will document processes, develop fixtures, and collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and quality.

The role requires 3–5+ years in precision assemblies, SolidWorks experience, and PFMEA familiarity. Travel to suppliers may be needed as projects ramp up.