Own and implement sourcing activities for optical elements and assemblies for tactical optical systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the manufacturing value chain for optical components and systems; technical and commercial operations.
• Serve as a central point of contact and coordinator for a complex supply chain in support of core products.
• Accelerate the scalability of production output and product development.
• Manage vendors involved in the fabrication of optical elements, and the assembly, alignment, and test of optical assemblies.
• Provide on site support and collaboration with partners to prevent and solve ongoing production issues, improve capacity and evaluate potential partners.
• Continuously evaluate and maximize total cost of ownership and production capability & reliability (lead time & flexibility).
• Work with contract manufacturers for quick-turn R&D development as well as at-scale production and testing.
• Work with technicians and engineers (SMEs) building prototype and production product.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, science or equivalent experience
• Operations experience in areas: Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Sourcing or in design of electromechanical hardware.
• Knowledge of optical system acquisition and development
• S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the field of infrared imaging
• Exposure to ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Years experience with optical system development, integration and test.

Please click the green APPLY button below and include your resume to start your application

https://photonicsgrp.com/team/brian-murray/