Optics Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
At Raytheon's Optics Manufacturing Center, the Manufacturing Engineering team plays a critical role in sustaining our competitive edge in the design and production of complex optical components, assemblies, and systems. We are responsible for driving operational excellence—ensuring high-quality product delivery that meets schedule, cost, and safety targets. The Manufacturing Engineering team at our facility in Richardson TX seeks a highly skilled and motivated Optics Manufacturing Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of advanced optical elements using state-of-the-art grinding and polishing technologies. Relocation benefits available. (NOTE: This is high-precision optics technology, not eyeglasses / eyesight related)
Requirements
- Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience providing engineering support in a precision manufacturing environment, specifically working with high-precision CNC lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders
- Hands-on expertise in operating and programming 3-axis and/or 5-axis CNC equipment using CAM software such as Mastercam or comparable platforms
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in optical manufacturing processes (grinding, pitch polishing, pad polishing) and proficiency in operating planetary and spindle polishing machines
- Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings that incorporate GD&T standards to define manufacturing processes, with experience measuring and evaluating optical components using optical interferometry
- Experienced in setting up machines, executing initial runs, troubleshooting, and performing post-machining inspections, with a strong ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
- Experienced in creating and evaluating CAD models using Creo or similar software
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for the fabrication and metrology of high-precision optical windows, lenses and prisms
- Develop and document robust manufacturing process plans that meet complex optical and mechanical specifications, while optimizing for cost, throughput, quality, and yield
- Interpret and verify conformance of engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and test procedures to applicable internal and external standards.
- Support bid and proposal efforts by estimating time and resources required for manufacturing activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process optimization
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing technicians on the factory floor to resolve production issues in real time
- Specify, procure, and validate production and metrology equipment required for optical manufacturing and testing
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for product or process failures using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone
- Interface with cross-functional teams, program management, and customers to provide technical guidance, ensure requirements compliance, and support key project milestones
Benefits
- Relocation eligible
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
