Brief Summary:
Join Edmund Optics in advancing our technologies, capabilities, and talents to fulfill our 2040 strategy. As Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, you'll collaborate deeply with customers, Business Lines, R&D, and Manufacturing Technology to develop new products and enhance manufacturing and metrology processes. You will lead the Engineering and Product Management teams, as well as advanced manufacturing departments.
Job Description:
- Calculate, evaluate, and develop new optical components in deep collaboration with Manufacturing Technology and Operations.
- Ensure stable manufacturing of new optical components using existing and/or new equipment. Implement new processes and equipment into the advanced manufacturing areas.
- Work closely with the Business Lines and the manufacturing Technology teams on road maps and future investment plans.
- Lead continuous improvement projects of existing processes using modern problem-solving techniques.
- Liaise with Sales and the Business Lines to target new market opportunities and interface directly with selected customers on relevant custom projects.
- Manage and develop the engineering and product management teams.
- Lead the advance manufacturing departments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field, Master preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge in Optical Coatings, Optical Design, Optical Fabrication, Optical Physics, Opto-Mechanical principles and other technical areas within the Optical Industry.
- Experience with Design of Experiments and ANOVA testing.
- Able to communicate effectively and build relationships with people from different cultures or diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to inspire, empower, motivate and encourage your team.
- Ability to make well-informed decisions and capable of solving issues to overcome unexpected obstacles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
