Raytheon · 11 hours ago
Optical Manufacturing Engineer III
Raytheon is a leading defense contractor committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Optical Manufacturing Engineer III role involves designing and developing manufacturing processes for optical products, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with multi-disciplined teams to improve manufacturing efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for various optical potting, assembly, and integration/alignment operations such as coating elements, stacking/assembly of optics, alignments, grinding, cleaning, or applying adhesives
Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
Implement manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
Create and oversee improvement projects
Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
Perform hardware defect analysis
Participate in corrective action investigations
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience with interpretation of technical documentation (i.e. Engineering drawings and specifications)
Experience with the creation of work instructions in a manufacturing environment
Experience with a shop floor management system (i.e. SAP, PRISM, ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing software)
Experience with lean manufacturing and project execution
Experience working with Electro-Optical assemblies used in surveillance and reconnaissance systems
Due to programs and projects this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Experience with a shop floor management system (i.e. SAP, PRISM, ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing software)
Clean room experience
Good dexterity skills required due to delicate handling of precision optical components
Follow oral and written instructions and have overall good communication skills
Familiar with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
Must be able to work independently within a team environment
Shift flexibility is critical
Team-oriented – actively participates and steps in for other commodities as needed
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
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