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Engineering Manager - Optics - Orlando, FL

Orlando, Florida Permanent USD100,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This onsite NPI Engineering Manager role is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering activities supporting new product introduction and ongoing production for precision optical and photonic products. The position plays a critical role in process development, scalability, quality, and cost control while partnering closely with design engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.
  • Lead new product introductions and scale precision optical products
  • Manage and develop a high-impact manufacturing engineering team

About Our Client



The client is a well-established manufacturer of advanced optical and photonic components serving highly regulated end markets. Operating in a publicly traded environment, the organization emphasizes technical excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement while investing in new technologies and product platforms.

Job Description



Responsibilities:

  • Lead development, validation, and implementation of manufacturing processes for optical and photonic components and assemblies
  • Drive NPI, technology transfer, and production scale-up activities
  • Ensure robust process documentation including travelers, routings, work instructions, and SOPs
  • Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFA initiatives
  • Manage, mentor, and develop manufacturing engineers and technicians
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Support compliance with industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, MIL, ITAR)
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership for complex manufacturing and yield issues
  • Support audits, corrective actions, and capital equipment justifications

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related)
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • Prior experience supporting NPI in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to optical or precision manufacturing processes strongly preferred
  • Proven people management or team leadership experience
  • Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
  • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience

What's on Offer



What's To Offer:

  • Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
  • High-visibility role with ownership of NPI and manufacturing strategy
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a technical team
  • Long-term career growth within a stable, technology-driven organization
  • Exposure to advanced optics and photonics manufacturing
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003553

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Orlando
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-042026-7003553