Optical Process Engineer

Gooch & Housego • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Optical Process Engineer plays a critical role in improving manufacturing processes, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting the introduction of new optical components into the product portfolio. This role partners cross-functionally to enhance process capability, quality, and scalability across the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with optical components is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable process and quality improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MRP/ERP systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, particularly during periods of growth and change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with injection molding is a plus.
• Experience with automation and/or programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on individual contributor driving technical, quality, and process improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve production and quality issues in a job shop environment.
• Evaluate customer requirements and propose cost-effective, manufacturable optical solutions.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collect and analyze data to generate actionable insights and provide timely reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to enhance manufacturability, reduce waste, and improve process capability.
• Design and develop optical manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
• Support supplier qualification efforts, including validation of new components and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement corrective and preventive actions both internally and with external suppliers.

What This Job Offers

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