Optics Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Assembly

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Optics Lab to translate engineering requirements into repeatable production methods while supporting operations, optical engineering, quality, supply chain, and programs to meet safety, cleanliness, optical performance, quality, delivery, cost, and production-readiness goals.

You will develop and validate methods for optical assembly, alignment, metrology, and final integration, and mentor less experienced staff in a high-stakes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, production documentation, root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, inspection, metrology, precision handling, or optomechanical integration principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, optical drawings, bills of material, specifications, work instructions, test data, and acceptance requirements.
• Strong communication, hands-on problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve optical and optomechanical manufacturing processes, work instructions, travelers, routings, process specifications, tooling, fixtures, and production controls.
• Support new product introduction, prototype builds, pilot production, production release, capacity planning, and sustaining production within the optics lab.
• Develop and validate repeatable methods for optical cleaning, handling, bonding, mounting, alignment, focus adjustment, inspection, metrology, and final integration.
• Translate optical drawings, alignment requirements, tolerances, test requirements, and contamination controls into executable production documentation and acceptance criteria.
• Design, procure, qualify, and sustain optical assembly fixtures, alignment tooling, metrology setups, test equipment, process aids, and environmental controls.
• Analyze yield, alignment performance, optical test results, defects, rework, cycle time, labor hours, process capability, and production constraints.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for optical performance issues, contamination events, workmanship defects, alignment escapes, equipment variation, and process instability.
• Work with optical, mechanical, electrical, test, and quality engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly sequence, tolerance allocation, testability, reliability, and cost.
• Support nonconformance reviews, material review board activities, engineering change implementation, and disposition of optical components and assemblies.
• Establish process controls for cleanliness, electrostatic discharge, environmental conditions, material shelf life, adhesive preparation and cure, calibration, and tool control as applicable.
• Develop training and qualification requirements for optical technicians, assemblers, inspectors, and production leads; provide hands-on build and troubleshooting support.
• Support supplier technical reviews, incoming inspection criteria, process transfers, and production readiness for optical components, coatings, assemblies, and specialized services.
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, risk reviews, PFMEA activities, capacity reviews, and continuous improvement events.
• Ensure optics-lab manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, safety practices, quality procedures, configuration controls, and applicable industry standards.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and technical personnel as appropriate for level.

Job description

Voyager Technologies, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Optics Lab to translate engineering requirements into repeatable production methods while supporting operations, optical engineering, quality, supply chain, and programs to meet safety, cleanliness, optical performance, quality, delivery, cost, and production-readiness goals.

You will develop and validate methods for optical assembly, alignment, metrology, and final integration, and mentor less experienced staff in a high-stakes