Process Writer
About The Position
Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax! A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment: At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.
Requirements
- Good math skills
- Ability to read & interpret blueprints
- Ability to read customer statement of work
- General understanding of optical materials and processing
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Epicor Kinetic, plus internal Company programs
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, results driven team player.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Optics manufacturing experience a plus.
- Attention to details a must.
Responsibilities
- Reviews each new order with respect to existing process steps and either creates processes or reworks processes to meet the customer requirements.
- Assesses tooling for each process, and if required, creates work orders for new tooling.
- Reviews all recommended fabrication processes with Cell Leaders for manufacturing approval, then releases processes.
- Works with the Manufacturing Engineers and Sales to resolve issues regarding part specifications, tolerances and fabrication processes.
- Prioritizes work according to planned manufacturing start dates and coordinates process writing updates to manage their own workflow.
- Attends and/or facilitates any production planning meeting(s) with Program/Project Managers, and team experts as required to effectively support customer program and projects.
- Provides purchasing with recommendations regarding appropriate blank/material sizing and quantities to support production requirements.
- Creates additional drawing markups to improve manufacturability without changing the final fit, form, or function of the optic.
- Determines parameters of parts to be manufactured and required tooling.
- Creates clear, accurate, and easy-to-follow operational procedures specific to customer requirements.
- Collaborates with designated departmental process checkers and approvers to address and resolve questions or concerns related to the manufacturing process.
- Provides status updates to the process creation Team current project(s) and present at the weekly Process Creation Release Board Meeting.
- Updates Process Creation documentation & ensures Optimax manufacturing standards are followed.
- Creates rework process for any critical DMR's.
- Supports Job Release with any process related issues and/or questions.
- Maintains a clean & orderly workspace.
- Follows the Adult Contract & adherence to Optimax Company Policy.
Benefits
- Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
- Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
- Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
