Senior Fiber Optics Product Engineer

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Tampa (FL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking a Senior Principal Fiber Optic Product Engineer to provide technical leadership in fiber optic assembly development, manufacturing optimization, and new product introduction.

The role requires extensive experience with fiber optics, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a track record of driving cost-effective manufacturing solutions. Join a leader in fiber connectivity and help shape advanced optical products for demanding markets.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of fiber optic manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with fiber optic cable assemblies, connectors, and interconnect products.
• Strong knowledge of MPO/MTP connectivity solutions.
• Experience supporting data center, telecom, hyperscale, or high-speed optical connectivity markets.
• Familiarity with IEC, TIA, Telcordia, and related fiber optic standards.
• Experience launching new products and improving manufacturing operations.
• Engineering degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead fiber optic assembly development and manufacturing optimization.
• Support stripping, cleaving, termination, polishing, inspection, and testing.
• Develop BOMs, routings, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead New Product Introduction projects from customer requirements to production launch.
• Mentor engineers and staff; develop engineering standards and documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and customers to balance performance and manufacturability.

Kenntnisse

Fiber optic engineering

Manufacturing optimization

New product introduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

A leading manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity and cable assembly solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Fiber Optic Product Engineer to provide technical leadership in fiber optic assembly development, manufacturing optimization, and new product introduction.

This individual will serve as a key technical resource supporting complex fiber optic products, customer requirements, production challenges, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Fiber Optic Engineering

• Develop and support single-mode and multimode fiber optic assemblies.
• Provide expertise in MPO/MTP and other fiber optic connector technologies.
• Support high-density fiber solutions including trunk cables, breakout assemblies, patch cords, and custom configurations.
• Interpret customer drawings, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
• Analyze optical performance, polarity requirements, connector compatibility, and loss budgets.

Manufacturing & Process Development

• Develop, improve, and optimize fiber optic assembly manufacturing processes.
• Support stripping, cleaving, termination, polishing, inspection, and testing processes.
• Establish work instructions, process controls, and quality standards.
• Improve yields, reduce scrap, and increase production efficiency.

New Product Introduction

• Lead projects from customer requirements through production launch.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of new opportunities.
• Develop bills of material, routings, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Support costing, quoting, prototyping, validation, and product qualification activities.
• Work closely with suppliers regarding components, tooling, and equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and customers.
• Recommend technical solutions and alternative manufacturing approaches.
• Identify technical and manufacturing risks.
• Support cost-effective product designs that balance performance, manufacturability, and profitability.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a senior technical resource for fiber optic engineering activities.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff.
• Develop engineering standards and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance for complex manufacturing and product challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of fiber optic manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with fiber optic cable assemblies, connectors, and interconnect products.
• Strong knowledge of MPO/MTP connectivity solutions.
• Experience supporting data center, telecom, hyperscale, or high-speed optical connectivity markets.
• Familiarity with IEC, TIA, Telcordia, and related fiber optic standards.
• Experience launching new products and improving manufacturing operations.
• Engineering degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.