Tooling Engineering Manager
About The Position
nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of Directed Energy systems, a top modernization priority for the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome significant challenges in deploying high energy laser solutions to the U.S. military and allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems is a vertically integrated business with internal capabilities ranging from semiconductor devices to target identification, enabling the development of high-performance, cost-effective systems. The company continuously invests in capabilities, facilities, and technology to advance HEL solutions for the warfighter. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of the HEL industry within a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and the country. nLIGHT, headquartered in Camas, Washington, is publicly listed on NASDAQ (LASR).
Requirements
- Minimum of BS degree in mechanical engineering.
- Technical and team management experience is highly preferred.
- Candidates will have at least 5 years of development experience.
- Detailed understanding of precision mechanical design associate with optical assemblies and the principles of fine mechanics to maintain micron-scale tolerances.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering drawing practices including tolerance analysis and working understanding of GD&T
- Detailed understanding of machining tools, methods and capabilities.
- Candidate shall be highly organized and detail-oriented with clear and professional written and oral communication skills
- Strong understanding of the principles of heat transfer, thermal modeling, stress/strain behavior, materials selection and standard machining and sheet metal process
- All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 10 years’ experience and high-power laser/optical experience is preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a multi-disciplinary engineering team that devises, designs and builds robust tooling and process equipment suitable for safe and reliable volume manufacturing of high-power laser platforms.
- Manage mechanical, optical, electrical, programming (CIM) engineering and technician resources.
- Drive close collaboration with product and EHS teams to establish safety, workflow, interface, testing and data management requirements.
- Oversee, organize and track tooling cost/performance trade-offs and as-built costs.
- Enforce tool design documentation rigor, archiving and change control.
- Administer annual performance reviews to team members along with other HR-related activities as required.
- Participate in design activities at a contributor-level when appropriate and/or necessary.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 11 paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
- Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
- Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
