Job Description

Title

  

 Manufacturing Engineer I

  

Department

  

 Plastics

  

Reports to

  

 Plastics Manager

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RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join to RPO team!

  

Job Summary:


Employee is responsible for the efficient operation of manufacturing processes within the facility; creates project plans, performs utilization studies, identifies capacity needs and constraints, and makes recommendations for improvements. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the optics manufacturing field. Regularly interfaces with engineering, production support group, and proactively communicates with customers on project status and the resolution of issues that may arise during the production schedule. Responsible for transition of manufacturing processes from engineering / prototype stage to volume production.

  

Researches, designs, and develops tools, engines, machines, controls, equipment, and mechanical processes. Oversees production, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and development of new, modified, and/or existing systems. Works closely with other engineering areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment. Bachelor's degree required.

  

Summary of Essential Job Duties:

* Support the RPO Plastics department in meeting production goals and maintaining robust quality standards.
* Support quality issues in Plastics as required.
* Review performance yields throughout the day, noticing trends and taking action to correct issues.
* Lead root cause analysis investigations and experiments.
* Inspect optical components against customer and government specifications.
* Analyze test results, including those for optical or environmental performance.
* Propose continuous improvement initiatives.

 Experience Required:

* The right candidate will be highly motivated and have the ability to take initiative with little supervision.
* The right candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with optical inspection and handling strongly preferred.
* Experience in Injection molding/polymer materials required.
* Strong background in problem solving techniques.
* Ability to read prints, including tolerances.
* Experience working with customers.
* Experience with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
* Experienced in ITAR regulations, specifications, and company compliance including, but not limited to, optics, mechanics, quality, verification, and testing is preferred.

 Requirements and Competencies:


Language Skills:

* Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.

  

Educational Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree required, optics or mechanical engineering preferred.

  

Mathematical Skills:

* Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.

  

Additional Requirements:

* Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.

  

Work Requirements:


Physical Demands:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand: use hands to fingers, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
* The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain)
* Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
* The employee is frequently required to use the computer.

  

Work Environment:

* May involve the use of oils and solvents.
* Subject to some soilage and irritation from cleaning solutions. (Lab Coats provided)
* Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
* Safety Glasses are required
* May require area specific safety training
* This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
* The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne paper particles.
* May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.

Compensation & Benefits:


RPO offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to employee’s professional experience. RPO’s benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick time and a 401(k) plan after a 60-day waiting period. Additionally, we work a 4/10 work week that provides for every Friday as a non-work day.

  

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

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