Optical Manufacturing Engineer (Methods Engineering) full_time

Danbury Mission Technologies is part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.

Position Overview:

The Optical Manufacturing Engineer (Methods Engineering) is responsible for leading production efforts for advanced and exciting optical products that have significant direct impacts on national security. In this role, the Engineer will be working hands on with expert opticians and technicians in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Engineer will collaborate with, and be mentored by, senior engineering and technical experts to solve complicated problems while focusing on improving manufacturability and efficiency of their assigned programs. As opportunities arise, the Engineer will be tasked with process development/improvement tasks with an overall focus on carving out a career path based on their skills and interests.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the technical aspects of a program from inception to delivery including:
  • Supporting RFI/RFQ/RFP efforts by evaluating current production capabilities to develop a proposed fabrication plan
  • Reading and interpreting part drawings to translate into technical work instruction
  • Conceptualizing design of supporting fixturing and tooling
  • Evaluating, dispositioning, and managing the repair of parts after a production anomaly
  • Manufacturing process sustainment ensuring all program requirements are satisfied
  • Mentor junior employees in daily job functions
  • Interfacing with other functional and support departments as required
• Support Machine Sustainment tasks including:
  • Root cause analysis after a machine failure
  • Coordination of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks
  • Preparing capital expenditure proposals
  • Commissioning of new machines and integration of new machines into manufacturing processes
• Support Process Improvement
  • Support department-level process improvement efforts
  • Develop program-level process improvement efforts
• Internal Research and Development
  • Support IR&D efforts as directed
• Other duties as required

Education Requirements: 

• BS in Materials Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Other Engineering disciplines considered

Experience Required: 

• 5+ years of engineering experience required
• Experience with 3d modeling software and drawing creation required
• Optics experience preferred

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, listen to and interpret instructions, operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time.  The employee will use protective equipment to work with chemicals, move between work stations, reach and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with Danbury Mission Technologies is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.  Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position.  You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.  For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance:  https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.