Manufacturing Engineer II

Attalon, Inc. • Murrieta, CA

23d • $79,206 - $106,773 • Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Manufacturing Engineer supports optical fabrication, metrology, and assembly operations. You’ll assist in developing robust manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production challenges, improving yield and cycle time, and supporting new product introductions. You will learn from experienced engineers and technicians while contributing directly to production and process development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Optical Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2 years or greater of experience in a technical, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to learn and apply structured root‑cause techniques.
• Demonstrated motivation, curiosity, and ability to learn complex technical processes quickly.
• A hands‑on engineer who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor.
• A fast learner who thrives in a highly technical environment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and driven to improve processes.
• Comfortable balancing structured engineering rigor with practical shop‑floor problem solving.
• Candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Nice To Haves

• Programming, statistics, or data analysis experience is a plus.
• Someone eager to work in the aerospace industry and become an expert in optical fabrication, metrology, and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support optical fabrication processes such as blocking, grinding, polishing, CNC machining, and aspheric optic fabrication
• Assist with opto‑mechanical and optical assembly tasks including bonding, cleaning, mechanical alignment, and optical alignment
• Support the development of stable, repeatable processes that meet product specifications and cost targets
• Participate in engineering experiments, basic DOEs, capability studies, and process qualifications.
• Learn to operate precision optical test equipment including interferometers, profilometers, surface roughness instruments, radius measurement systems, and basic functional tests.
• Observe and report metrology or process anomalies and assist in troubleshooting root causes.
• Support daily manufacturing activities to keep production moving efficiently and on schedule.
• Assist with troubleshooting product quality, yield issues, and equipment performance.
• Participate in corrective action teams and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving throughput.
• Contribute to documentation updates including work instructions, test procedures, and basic process controls.
• Help evaluate new equipment, manufacturing methods, and emerging technologies that enhance capability or reduce cost.
• Support cross‑functional collaboration between Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management.

Benefits

• Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level