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About the Role

Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations team in Rochester, NY. Bring your passion and commitment to Navitar, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Analyze fabrication and testing results, converting them into standardized work processes that ensure consistent quality and performance.
Design specialized tooling, fixtures, and processes that support the precision manufacturing of optical components.
Provide crucial support to production, engineering teams, and suppliers, helping to resolve process-related challenges and improve outcomes.
Research and implement cutting-edge technologies in tooling design and process development, driving continuous improvement in precision manufacturing.

Requirements

A passion for solving complex manufacturing challenges and improving processes through innovation.
A collaborative spirit with the ability to support cross-functional teams in engineering, production, and supplier management.
Technical writing skills
Presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate professionally
Knowledge of mechanical engineering design using CAD
Understanding of GD&T
Knowledge and experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), regression Analysis, statistical process control (SPC)
Strong experience in interferometry, optical testing, and general shop metrology.
In-depth understanding of optical specifications and fabrication processes in line with MIL and ISO standards.
Strong materials knowledge and an understanding of CNC machining principles.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US.
Applicants must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design using CAD
GD&T
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Regression Analysis
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Interferometry
Optical testing
Shop metrology
Optical specifications
Optical fabrication processes
Materials knowledge
CNC machining principles

Location

Rochester, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing (optics preferred)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (manufacturing/industrial preferred)

Salary/Compensations

Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Benefits
Retirement (401k)
Paid time off programs

About the Company

Navitar is where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey.
We solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.