Manufacturing Process Development Engineer

Posted 8 days ago

virtual vocationsNew York (NY)

Manufacturing Engineers Electronic Connector Manufacturing

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About the role

Driving manufacturing excellence in optical connector termination processes, the full-time Manufacturing Process Development Engineer will design and optimize manufacturing processes, lead qualification activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives onsite in Rochester, NY.

Key responsibilities: Design and optimize end-to-end optical connector manufacturing processes, including fiber prep, termination, polishing, and testing Lead qualification builds and validation runs to confirm capability and statistical control, managing pilot runs for new products Train and mentor operators and technicians in optical termination methods and quality practices while developing technical training programs

Required qualifications: BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing process development, ideally in precision assembly, fiber optics, or electronics Hands-on experience with optical connector termination, fiber handling, precision processes, and SPC Strong foundation in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies Proficiency in fiber cleaving, polishing, inspection, and optical testing with tight tolerance control

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