Strategic Optics Procurement Engineer

Optimax Systems Inc.; Union Hill (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Health

Descripción de la vacante

Optimax Systems, Inc. in Ontario, NY is seeking an Optical Components Procurement Engineer to manage the outsourced optics lifecycle, from defining specs to supplier production and incoming inspection.

You will partner with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to ensure components meet Optimax requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring suppliers, defining product specs, supporting RFQs, drafting purchase orders, and aiding quality during inspection.

Formación

• Associate degree in Optical Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Photonics, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of precision optics, optical components, and relevant manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, edit, and draft technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites, conferences, and industry events as business needs require.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor the global precision optics market, identify qualified suppliers and sourcing opportunities, and advise Procurement on outsourcing strategy.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to define product specifications, process requirements, and technical drawings for purchased optical components.
• Support RFQs by ensuring suppliers receive complete, accurate technical requirements; review supplier quotations for feasibility and technical risk.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure purchase orders accurately communicate specifications, drawings, inspection requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical support throughout the purchase order lifecycle, including supplier clarifications, proposed solutions, manufacturing issues, delivery, and acceptance.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for Quality during incoming inspection; collaborate with Quality Engineering to establish inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in supplier qualification, capability assessments, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives addressing quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and sourcing risk.
• Visit supplier facilities to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, equipment, process controls, quality systems, and improvement opportunities.
• Attend industry trade shows, technical conferences, and manufacturing events to assess emerging technologies and potential suppliers.
• Build collaborative, trust-based relationships across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and external supplier teams.

Conocimientos

Supplier sourcing

Technical specification reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Educación

Associate degree in Optical Technology / Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred in Optical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Herramientas

CAD software

GD&T

Technical drawing revision control

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Optimax Systems, Inc. in Ontario, NY is seeking an Optical Components Procurement Engineer to manage the outsourced optics lifecycle, from defining specs to supplier production and incoming inspection.

You will partner with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to ensure components meet Optimax requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring suppliers, defining product specs, supporting RFQs, drafting purchase orders, and aiding quality during inspection.