Manufacturing Development Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Development Engineer to support the development and transition to production of innovative optical fiber assemblies.

This role focuses on enabling the scale-up of next-generation disposable optical fiber assembly products.

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing robust, scalable processes and collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, and Quality teams to bring novel optical fiber assembly devices from concept to production.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth and innovation-rich environment enabling several industries including communication and life sciences applications.

Key Responsibilities


* Prototype Process Development
+ Develop, document, and refine hands-on processes for fabricating optical fiber assemblies used in medical applications.
+ Perform stripping of fiber coatings, cleaving, fusion splicing, and precise end-shaping (e.g., ball lens, conical, tapered geometries).
+ Use specialized tools and jigs to consistently deliver high-quality optical terminations.


* Characterization & Testing
+ Perform optical characterization (e.g., insertion loss, beam profile, alignment accuracy) using tools such as microscopes, interferometers, and power meters.
+ Contribute to inspection criteria, test procedures, and process validation protocols.


* Manufacturing Transfer
+ Own the transfer of new prototype processes into scalable, repeatable production-ready processes.
+ Work closely with manufacturing teams to support ramp-up and troubleshoot process issues.
+ Work with domestic and international suppliers and coordinate strategic vendor initiatives with Supply Chain team
+ Generate process documentation (SOPs, travelers, control plans) and train production personnel.


* Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Interface daily with R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, and Production to drive fast iteration and alignment on technical needs.
+ Participate in design reviews and contribute to New Product Development phase gate discussions.


* Continuous Improvement
+ Identify opportunities for yield improvement, cost reduction, and automation.
+ Support CAPA, root cause analysis, and process optimization initiatives.
+ Up to 30% international travel is expected, subject to change based on business needs

Qualifications


* Required:
+ BS or MS in Engineering (e.g., Optical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or Manufacturing).
+ 3+ years of hands-on engineering experience in optical fiber processing, optomechanics, or medical device manufacturing.
+ Demonstrated experience with optical fiber handling and termination processes (cleaving, splicing, polishing or shaping).
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of design transfer and process validation.
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