Manufacturing Engineer

Rochester Precision Optics • West Henrietta, NY

440d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I at Rochester Precision Optics is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes within the Plastics department. This role involves creating project plans, conducting utilization studies, and identifying capacity needs to enhance efficiency. The engineer will work closely with engineering and production teams to transition processes from prototype to volume production, ensuring quality standards are met and maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in optics or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Injection molding/polymer materials required.
• Strong background in problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read prints, including tolerances.
• Experience working with customers.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
• Experienced in ITAR regulations, specifications, and company compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with optical inspection and handling strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.

Responsibilities

• Support the RPO Plastics department in meeting production goals and maintaining robust quality standards.
• Support quality issues in Plastics as required.
• Review performance yields throughout the day, noticing trends and taking action to correct issues.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and experiments.
• Inspect optical components against customer and government specifications.
• Analyze test results, including those for optical or environmental performance.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) plan after a 60-day waiting period
• 4/10 work week providing every Friday as a non-work day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree