Senior Manufacturing Engineer โ Precision Optics
๐ New Hampshire
๐ฐ $90,000 โ $120,000 Base Salary + Benefits
We're supporting a growing precision optics manufacturer that supplies high-performance optical components into demanding industrial, scientific, defence and advanced technology applications.
As part of continued investment in manufacturing capability, the business is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement, production efficiency and manufacturing innovation across its optical fabrication operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across precision optics manufacturing processes.
- Optimise grinding, polishing, edging and finishing operations to improve yield, quality and throughput.
- Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Support root cause analysis, process validation and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to introduce new technologies and best practices.
- Drive manufacturing process innovation through automation, tooling improvements and data-driven decision making.
Ideal Background:
- Experience within precision optics, photonics, advanced materials, semiconductor, aerospace or similarly high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of grinding, polishing and precision fabrication processes.
- Proven track record of process improvement, lean manufacturing and production optimisation.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical background preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturer where you'll have a visible impact on manufacturing performance, operational excellence and future growth.
๐ฉ For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.