II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 3 hours ago
Senior Integration and Test Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company specializing in emerging technology areas such as atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, and optical communications. They are seeking a Senior Integration & Test Engineer to lead and coordinate integration and test engineering activities for high performance electro-optomechanical assemblies, ensuring manufacturability and testing processes are effectively implemented.
AerospaceAppsManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads and coordinates integration and test engineering activities for assembly, alignment, and test tooling, development and implementation of new manufacturing and test processes
Responsible for assembly/alignment and test plan development on assigned projects; determines methods and procedures on new assignments independently, and coordinates activities of other personnel; develops and releases assembly and alignment documentation, manufacturing work instructions, test plans and test documentation with assistance as required from design engineering and operations personnel
Supports proposal process by reviewing customer specifications, drawings and internal quotations; lays out conceptual manufacturing and test plans; works concurrently with design engineers to ensure product concepts and designs are manufacturable and designed for test using existing processes; identifies technical, manufacturing, or test equipment issues that require either exceptions or development activities
Responsible for red-lining router tasks with assistance from design engineering as required
Resolves technical issues as they arise during manufacturing, integration, and testing with assistance as required from design engineering, quality engineering, and operations personnel; identifies root causes of manufacturing, integration, and test problems using analytical techniques; provides clear and concise corrective action reports
Collaborates with quality engineering on the development of qualification and acceptance test procedures
Partners with program management with technical advice and direction on assigned programs. Adheres to program financial goals and provides financial estimates and status updates to program management
Partners with business development activities through participation in customer presentations and proposal preparation
Provides insights and informed suggestions for new concepts from continuous learning and lessons learned experience
Serves as the Manufacturing/Integration or Test Process Owner and leader for electro-opto-mechanical products, and is responsible to develop, document and trouble-shoot associated manufacturing/integration and test capabilities on assigned programs. Serves as a technical resource for lower level professionals
Thoroughly documents new assembly, alignment, and test processes. Before being used on production parts, assures all process changes are well thought out, documented, and communicated to all levels
Leads successful implementation of new manufacturing, alignment, and test processes in production
Troubleshoots product quality and production yield problems and leads corrective action teams. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and champions corrective actions
Supports manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time. Contributes to department, divisional, or functional strategy
Participates in configuration control (CCD), change control (ECO, NOR, RCN), and MRB activities to support assigned programs
Assists Operations personnel in developing, documenting and implementing new equipment and new process maintenance procedures
Assists training of all operators, technicians, and engineers on new manufacturing, alignment, and test processes and process changes. Leads the I&TE group on responsibilities and delegates objectives and tasks to achieve goals and objectives
Proactively takes actions to address customer needs and issues; follows up with customers regularly. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups
Ensures processes are evaluated and designed to meet all internal safety standards and regulatory guidelines
Enforces all applicable company policies
Supports the health and safety officer by providing technical support for specific situations
Performs all required surveys, studies and periodic checks
Promotes positive health and safety behaviors within the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a Business Management, Quality Technology or STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience or master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
Prior experience in plant management, industrial engineering, and manufacturing operations is highly desirable
Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Secret Clearance
Experience in Optical Quality Inspection, testing and process improvements for optics, fibers, and optical system quality for the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience in Optical and fiber component handling, cleaning of optical and fiber components
Experience with calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, test plates, electronic gauges, light sources, interferometers, autocollimators and working with automation of test equipment
Opto-mechanical assembly techniques
Optical alignment and optical alignment tools and methods
Metals, plating, conversion film, and coating materials for mechanical structures or reflective optical system substrates
Materials and mounting methods for opto-mechanical systems; preparation and use of primers, one and two part adhesives, and elastomers
Optical element cleaning, handling, and packaging
Clean room protocols and processes
Understanding of electrical cable and harness build workmanship and EMI suppression techniques
Analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, vibration, and shock effects on optical systems
Mechanical metrology instruments and techniques and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Knowledge of optical and mechanical materials and fabrication processes
Experience using CAD software; SOLIDWORKS experience preferred
Optical design and analysis; hands-on experience with Zemax, CODE V, OSLO, etc. is a plus
Computer programming
Vendor/supplier sub-contract management including optics, mechanics, tooling fabrication, and optical coatings
Analysis, advising, and reporting on the feasibility of new projects
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Career advancement and professional development
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
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