Process Writer

Optimax Systems, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life & Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Optimax Systems, Inc. is seeking a Process Writer to document and release manufacturing processes for optical lenses, coordinating with Manufacturing Engineers and Sales to resolve part specifications and tolerances.

The role emphasizes on-the-job training, process writing updates, tooling assessment, and creating clear procedures to meet customer requirements, with opportunities for advancement in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AAS degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret customer statements of work.
• Experience in optics manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Epicor Kinetic and internal company programs.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, results-driven team player.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and document manufacturing processes for lenses and optical parts.
• Review orders against process steps and create or adjust processes to meet customer requirements.
• Assess tooling needs and create work orders for new tooling if required.
• Release processes after manufacturing approval with Cell Leaders and engineers.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Sales to resolve part specs and tolerances.
• Maintain Process Creation documentation and support process releases.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

AAS or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Epicor Kinetic

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Process Writer

A-Shift

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Process Writer supports Process Creation in writing, documenting, and releasing the manufacturing processes required to fabricate lenses and other optical specific customer requirements. Reviews each new order with respect to existing process steps and either creates processes or reworks processes to meet the customer requirements. The Process Writer will assess tooling for each process, and if required, creates work orders for new tooling. They review all recommended fabrication processes with Cell Leaders for manufacturing approval, then release processes. Works with the Manufacturing Engineers and Sales to resolve issues regarding part specifications, tolerances and fabrication processes.

Through On the Job Traingin (OJT), the Process Writer will:

• Prioritizes work according to planned manufacturing start dates and coordinates process writing updates to manage their own workflow.
• Attend and/or facilitate any production planning meeting(s) with Program/Project Managers, and team experts as required to effectively support customer program and projects
• Provide purchasing with recommendations regarding appropriate blank/material sizing and quantities to support production requirements
• Create additional drawing markups to improve manufacturability without changing the final fit, form, or function of the optic.
• Determine parameters of parts to be manufactured and required tooling.
• Creates clear, accurate, and easy-to-follow operational procedures specific to customer requirements
• C ollaborate with designated departmental process checkers and approvers to address and resolve questions or concerns related to the manufacturing process
• P rovide status updates to the process creation Team current project(s) and present at the weekly Process Creation Release Board Meeting
• U pdate Process Creation documentation & ensure Optimax manufacturing standards are followed
• C reate rework process for any critical DMR's
• S upport Job Release with any process related issues and/or questions
• M aintain a clean & orderly workspace
• F ollows the Adult Contract & adherence to Optimax Company Policy

Advancement through the Process Writer ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma, AAS degree or above.
• Requires good math skills, ability to read & interpret blueprints, customer statement of work, & general understanding of optical materials and processing. Optics manufacturing experience a plus. Attention to details a must.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Epicor Kinetic, plus internal Company programs
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, results driven team player.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
• The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• May require area specific safety training.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes.
• May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Bonus : 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance : Support for continuing education
• Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k) : Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off : Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Other Benefits : Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employment at Optimax Systems, Inc. is subject to export control compliance requirements, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls, and the Export Administration Regulations. Learn more about the ITAR here . To meet export control compliance requirements for this position, an applicant must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by applicable regulations or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. “U.S. Person” includes a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.