Assembly Engineer - Rochester Precision Opt : Job Details

Title Assembly Engineer Department Assembly Reports to Assembly/NPI/EO Manager SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO! RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including - Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join to RPO team! Job Summary: The Assembly Engineer ensures smooth and efficient operation of technical manufacturing processes within the assembly department. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, conducting utilization and capacity studies, identifying production constraints, and recommending process improvements. This role optimizes efficiency through analysis of equipment layout, workflow, assembly techniques, and workforce utilization. The engineer determines necessary parts and tools to meet product specifications and possesses a solid understanding of standard practices and procedures in optics manufacturing. Regular collaboration with engineering teams and production support staff is essential, along with proactive communication with customers regarding project updates and production issues. In addition, the engineer researches, designs, and develops mechanical systems-such as tools, machines, and control systems-and oversees their production, installation, operation, and maintenance/. You Will:

• Support the RPO Assembly departments in meeting production goals and maintaining robust quality standards.
• Support quality issues in Cleanroom Assembly, Electro-Optical Assembly, and New Production Introduction as required.
• Review performance yields throughout the day, noticing trends and taking action to correct issues.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and experiments.
• Inspect optical assemblies and components against customer and government specifications.
• Analyze test results, including those for optical or environmental performance.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in optics, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or related field required.
• The ability to take initiative with little supervision.
• Experience with optical inspection and handling is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in problem solving techniques.
• Ability to read prints, including tolerances.
• Experience working with customers.

• Experience with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
• Experienced in ITAR regulations, specifications, and company compliance including, but not limited to, optics, mechanics, quality, verification, and testing is preferred.

You Are:

• Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level up.
• Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge.
• Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Analytical: Possess a If there's a problem, I'll find a solution attitude.
• Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members.
• Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive 'get things done' attitude.
• A U.S. Person: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ( Green Card holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.

You Will Enjoy:

• Growth: The opportunity to learn and advance your career, internal training and advancement opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Wealth: Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match, company contributions to medical savings plans.
• Wellness: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance. Company provided Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Balance: 11 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick time
• Culture: an energetic, value-driven team where you will experience the reward of meaningful work!

Work Requirements:Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand: use hands to fingers, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
• The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain)
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• The employee is frequently required to use the computer.

Work Environment:

• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• Subject to some soilage and irritation from cleaning solutions. (Lab Coats provided)
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• Safety Glasses are required
• May require area specific safety training
• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne paper particles.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position will be held on A Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm