Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer

BrightHire Search Partners is helping a precision optics manufacturer find a senior process expert to audit, optimize, and transfer knowledge on its spherical optics production. This is a chance to work on some of the most complex robotics equipment in the world. This is a contract to hire position.

What you'll do

• Audit current generation, grinding, and polishing processes and recommend improvements in quality, yield, throughput, and cost


• Optimize OptoTech processes and support the transition to new OptiPro equipment, including machine qualification and production readiness


• Develop tooling strategies and best-practice guidelines


• Train engineers on process variables, troubleshooting, and root cause methods


• Document processes and give weekly progress reports to management

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Optical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related field


• 7-10+ years in precision optical manufacturing


• Hands-on experience with spherical generation, grinding, and high-speed polishing


• Demonstrated experience with OptoTech equipment (OptiPro a plus)


• Strong optical metrology and process control skills


• NPI experience and knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and DOE are a plus