Optical Blanking Engineering Manager
Core
Lead the Germanium (Ge) Blanking Department, providing hands-on engineering support for optics blank manufacturing processes to maximize material utilization and minimize labor.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Optical Blanking)
Builds
High-quality optical components (Germanium blanks) for surveillance and defense applications
Domain
Aerospace and Defense / Precision Optics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Germanium blank manufacturing, optical fabrication methods (ID saw slicing, diamond wire sawing, CNC milling, curve generation), process development, troubleshooting, LEAN methodologies, metrology, team leadership
Preferred skills
LEAN training or certification
Technologies
SolidWorks, MasterCAM, database systems
Responsibilities
Supervise and optimize production equipment and processes, develop and update manufacturing documentation and procedures, design tooling and fixtures, utilize metrology equipment for quality validation, lead continuous improvement initiatives for scrap and cost reduction, coordinate Ge recycling, investigate production failures, support work planning and scheduling
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership