Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWork with a high growth company with highly in-demand productsSupportive, hands-on environment with a strong company culture!About Our ClientThis organization manufactures highly engineered connectivity solutions that support critical networking, data transmission, and high-speed communication applications. With continued investment in engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the company is expanding its presence in rapidly growing technology and infrastructure markets.Job DescriptionThis role reports directly into their Director of Engineering and is responsible for:Serving as the lead technical expert for fiber optic products and manufacturing processesEvaluating customer RFQs and determining technical feasibility, manufacturability, and product requirementsLeading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through production launchDeveloping and optimizing fiber optic assembly manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, and throughputTroubleshooting complex manufacturing, assembly, and optical performance issuesSupporting product costing, quoting, and pricing activities through technical and manufacturing expertiseCollaborating with sales, operations, purchasing, quality, and customers to support new business opportunitiesCreating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process controls, and engineering standardsMentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership across the engineering teamDriving continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and manufacturing capability expansionMPI 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 ApplicantThe successful candidate will have:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience will be considered7+ years of fiber optic manufacturing engineering experience in a production environmentStrong expertise with MPO/MTP connector technologies, fiber termination, polishing, testing, and troubleshootingExperience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and supporting product launchesProven success improving manufacturing processes, yields, throughput, and overall production performanceStrong understanding of singlemode and multimode fiber optic assemblies and connectivity solutionsAbility to troubleshoot optical performance issues including insertion loss, return loss, and manufacturing defectsExperience with data center, telecom, hyperscale connectivity products, US Conec technologies, MMC/VSFF connectors, or applicable IEC, TIA, and Telcordia standards is preferredWhat's on OfferRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and company holidaysLife and disability insuranceOpportunity to join a growing business supported by a global industry leaderHigh-visibility role with the ability to shape fiber optic engineering strategy and manufacturing capabilitiesDirect influence on new product development, process improvement, and business growth initiativesLeadership opportunities through mentoring and developing junior engineering talentExposure to cutting-edge fiber optic connectivity technologies serving data center, telecom, and high-speed networking marketsContactAbigail EmisonQuote job refJN-102026-7135209Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorProduction, ManufacturingIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereTampaContract TypePermanentConsultant nameAbigail EmisonJob ReferenceJN-102026-7135209
