Optical Systems Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking an Optical Systems Manufacturing Engineer II for its Carlsbad, California team within Mission Systems. The team develops precision optical assemblies and near-eye display systems for airborne and space-based missions, as well as flight simulation and ground-based tactical applications. This manufacturing engineering role supports manufacturing and test operations for visible and infrared optical assemblies used in terrestrial, airborne, and space-based applications. The engineer represents manufacturing process interests on product development teams and serves as a first responder to production assembly and test technical issues for assigned programs, work cells, and manufacturing technologies. The work includes troubleshooting and implementing process changes to improve quality, on-time delivery, and cost; analyzing production and test data; designing, implementing, and validating tests, equipment, and processes; and supporting work directive documentation. The position is primarily onsite in Carlsbad, California, with travel up to 10%.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Direct manufacturing engineering experience within a new product introduction (NPI) environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Physics, or equivalent experience of at least 2 years.
- Mechanical-electrical assembly and test experience.
- Experience developing tests for optical manufacturing; current knowledge of optical and mechanical components; and troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw data-driven conclusions and understanding of process flows, process controls, and variable reduction.
- Knowledge of statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma methodologies, and risk analysis tools, including FMEA, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, and Fishbone Diagrams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project) and LabVIEW or equivalent software.
- Ability to interface effectively across organizational levels and functions, and with customers, while maintaining a cooperative, team-oriented perspective.
- Familiarity with a Quality Management System environment, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new optical assembly and test processes and supporting work instructions.
- Perform root cause analysis of product and process failures, including internal and fielded failures, and drive the 9S corrective action process.
- Define, validate, and implement quality and cost improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical expertise and support to the production line.
- Support prototype and production builds and resolve technical and quality issues.
- Lead new product and process development through the full lifecycle, from prototype to rate production, and champion continuous improvement activities.
- Perform process characterization studies, including DMAIC, FMEA, DOE, SPC, Kaizen, and 8D.
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies and related processes.
- Work within a Quality Management System environment such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Report build results using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second opinion medical program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
