Job DescriptionJob Summary:Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to Production in the manufacturing of complex, semi-custom infrared imaging systems. Take a leading role in the transfer of new products from development to pilot production. Interface with all groups to ensure that new products are introduced on schedule and that production and cost goals are met. Actively participate with Design Engineering in the design of new products and train Production to manufacture them. Work on multidisciplinary projects of considerable complexity and contribute technically to the success of these projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide technical expertise and leadership in the solution of difficult production, product, and process problems, especially at the system level. Resolution of these problems typically requires knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, and optical subsystems and their interactions in the fabrication, integration, test, and operation of finished camera systems. Document solutions and train others as needed.
- Take a lead role in planning and carrying out successful transitions of new products from development to pilot production and on into full production in accordance with the New Product Introduction process. Identify needs for production resources, documentation, training, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and lead or coordinate efforts to complete these activities on time and within budget. Play a lead role in make versus buy decisions. Report on progress on a regular basis.
- Identify and capture opportunities for product, process, reliability, and cost improvements. Conduct testing as appropriate to verify that as-produced product meets customer specifications and requirements in a consistent and reliable manner. Prioritize and lead efforts to implement improvements.
- Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure that new products can be readily produced, customized, and tested. Concurrently prepare for transition to pilot production so that transitions can be conducted rapidly and with a minimum of disruption.
- Play a lead role in design reviews from a Manufacturing Engineering standpoint. Verify that rigorous electrical, mechanical, and optical tolerance analyses have been conducted over the complete range of product operating conditions. Work with Purchasing to assure that multiple sources are available for all purchased parts.
- Interact closely with Quality Assurance and Customer Service to analyze failures, identify root causes, and improve manufacturing processes and product designs accordingly.
Job Requirements:- Technical Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree preferred with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- In-depth understanding and hands-on experience in systems engineering and technical products in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with infrared or Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) camera systems preferred.
- Experience with optics, mechanical, and systems engineering preferred.
- Experience in leading new product introductions from Engineering to Manufacturing a plus.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
Salary Range: $96,600.00-$128,800.000
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
