Optical Engineering Manager

Adecco is assisting a local Manufacturer in search of an Optical Engineering Manager in the Portsmouth, NH area!

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of senior and junior optical engineers / optical process engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering staff.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for optical engineering initiatives, aligning with overall company objectives and growth strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, technology adoption, and innovation to enhance optical engineering capabilities and project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and support in the resolution of complex technical challenges and design issues.
• Document and implement best practices in optical engineering.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork within the optical engineering department and across the organization.
• Review and approve optical designs, simulations, and experimental setups.
• Review and approve optical manufacturing processes.
• Interface with customers to understand their optical system requirements and provide technical support.
• Contribute, review, and approve testing plans and validation processes for electro-optics products.
• Support business development efforts by contributing optical engineering knowledge to the writing of proposals, white papers, responding to RFIs, and participating in proposal reviews.
• Work closely with Program Managers to establish technical work breakdown structure for optical engineering tasks on development programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for optical engineering matters, both internally and with external stakeholders.
• Generate and present technical briefings to company staff and customers when requested.
• Contribute innovative ideas for product development and process improvement efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in an optical engineering role or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Knowledgeable in product development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including design reviews and test readiness reviews.
• Strong track record of successful management of direct reports and team leadership in a high-tech or engineering-intensive environment.
• Strong track record of designing and developing fielded products.
• Ability to lead highly technical engineers.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Project Management skills.
• Ability to self-manage/self-direct projects and communicate with engineering staff regularly.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this job posting with a Resume and a Team Member will connect with you directly!

Pay Details: 160,000.00 to 200,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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