Precision Mechanical Engineer - Optics & NPI

Lightpath Technologies 1; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Visimid Technologies in Plano, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop precision mechanical components for optical and electro-optical systems. You will use Creo Parametric and SolidWorks to drive prototype through production, with a focus on performance, manufacturability, and reliability.

The role includes NPI leadership, design for manufacturability, and collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to meet cost and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics, photonics, infrared systems, aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with optical or electro-optical assemblies.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience performing tolerance stack analyses.
• Experience supporting machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and additive manufacturing processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as Infor VISUAL.
• Experience participating in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or thermal analysis.
• Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for optical and electro-optical systems.
• Lead or support New Product Introduction activities from prototype through production.
• Perform mechanical design calculations, tolerance analyses, and evaluations for performance and reliability.
• Create complete manufacturing documentation, drawings, BOMs, and specifications with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Support design reviews and present technical solutions to engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering during pilot builds and production transfer.

Skills

Optics experience

NPI experience

DFM and DFA

Tolerance analysis

Machining and fabrication processes

DFMEA

FEA/thermal analysis

ISO/AS9100 experience

U.S. Person ITAR compliance

DFM/DF10 experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

Infor VISUAL

Job description

Visimid Technologies in Plano, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop precision mechanical components for optical and electro-optical systems. You will use Creo Parametric and SolidWorks to drive prototype through production, with a focus on performance, manufacturability, and reliability.

The role includes NPI leadership, design for manufacturability, and collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to meet cost and schedule goals.