Assistant Optical Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Description

About Us
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

G&H offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for motivated and talented people to join a team of like-minded, highly skilled colleagues who want to grow and succeed with our company.

Hiring talent to complement and grow our current teams' skills and capabilities is a strategic priority to enable our plans for growth.

Our seven business locations in the United States and four UK-based businesses employ across a broad range of functions including engineering and process, manufacturing, product management, supply chain and customer services, quality assurance, continuous improvement, compliance and finance.

Description

Located in Rochester, NY and founded in 1916, G&H | GS Optics specializes in the custom design and manufacture of precision polymer optics for use in biomedical, healthcare diagnostics, machine vision and analytical instrument markets, as well as military and civilian night-vision and visible-range sighting applications. In addition to the highly automated injection molding process, it has well established in-house capabilities to provide custom designed diamond turned and injection molded prototypes, thin film anti reflective and reflective coatings and integrated optical assembly solutions.

As a Molding Operator, you will play a vital part in the production of high-quality optical lenses by inspecting, degating, and packaging injection-molded parts. You will also contribute to quality assurance, process adherence, and operational excellence in a clean and efficient manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and "degate" injection-molded polymer optical lenses of various sizes and shapes.
• Accurately package parts that meet customer and production quality standards.
• Report production metrics including cycle time and scrap rates in the ERP system.
• Operate one or more molding machines and perform basic secondary operations such as milling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free workspace.
• Read, understand, and follow all work instructions, safety protocols, and process control plans.
• Collaborate with engineers, process technicians, and quality assurance personnel to resolve production issues.
• Communicate any operational or quality concerns proactively to the appropriate team members.
• Participate in inventory checks and prepare materials for the next shift.
• Assist in the development and updating of work instructions and process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Prior manufacturing and/or inspection experience
• Familiarity with injection molding operations
• Understanding of ISO 9000 standards (preferred)
• Knowledge of customer satisfaction and quality expectations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a production environment with an emphasis on cleanliness and quality
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly in data entry and ERP systems
• Commitment to safe work practices and team collaboration
• Familiar with and follows ISO 9001, ISO 14001; 2015 Standards & SPC practices, and work safety practices.

Why Join G&H|GS Optics?

• Work in a high-tech, precision-driven environment
• Collaborate with a skilled team of professionals
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Make an impact on innovative optical technologies

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control.