Precision Optics Engineering Manager

4 months ago

Webster, United States JK Executive Strategies, LLC Full time

Precision Optics Engineering Manager

Rochester, NY


JK Executive Strategies has partnered exclusively with a reputable and well-respected Manufacturing Company. Our client’s unique corporate culture of teamwork, innovation, and agility provides a dynamic work environment. We are looking for a Precision Optics Engineering Manager who is committed to lifelong learning and creating value through hard work.


As the Precision Optics Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the deployment of technical solutions within our engineering team. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), your primary objective will be to coach and develop engineering leaders while establishing systems to support the implementation of technical innovations.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering leaders, fostering their growth and development.
  • Develop and implement systems and processes aimed at efficiently deploying technical solutions within the engineering team.
  • Work alongside leadership to develop and maintain a culture of ownership and innovation across the optical engineering team; encourage and lead regular collaboration and peer review.
  • Provide status updates and advise on resource loading to program management and senior management.
  • Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for the engineering department.
  • Direct and supervise the optical engineering and design team, including conflict resolution and annual performance reviews of direct reports.
  • Establish a path for professional development (technical training, cross-training with other departments, and/or personal development training).
  • Collaborate closely with the CTO and other senior leadership to align technical initiatives with the company's overall strategy.
  • Responsible for ensuring the execution of, the design and optimization of manufacturing processes for precision optics components accurately and efficiently.
  • Serve as the primary contact and technical lead on select projects providing innovative, reliable, and cost effective solutions.
  • Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the engineering team.
  • Serve as primary engineer for final review and approval of optical models and technical drawing packages; including tolerances, manufacturability of lenses, testing methodology and validation/verification of results.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering, operations, and quality departments to facilitate seamless integration of technical solutions.
  • Support bid and proposal efforts thru specification review and feedback of specifications, risk analyses, estimation of effort and timeline, (where appropriate).
  • Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in coaching and developing engineering leaders.
  • Related experience: 10 + years in the area of lens design, metrology, and system integration.
  • Prior experience managing in an ISO-9001 and ISO-13485 environment is highly desirable
  • Strong background in developing systems and processes to support the deployment of technical solutions.
  • Strong background in Precision Optics manufacturing.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage projects effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.


Salary Range: $135K - $165K



JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

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