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Optical Process EngineerGooch & Housego PLC • Keene, NH, US
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Optical Process Engineer

Optical Process Engineer

Gooch & Housego PLC • Keene, NH, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Company Overview : G&H Stingray

G&H Stingray, part of the global G&H (Gooch & Housego) group, is a leader in the design and manufacturing of precision optical components and assemblies used in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. At our Keene, NH site, we specialize in complex optical systems that require exacting tolerances and world-class quality standards. With a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction, G&H Stingray plays a vital role in delivering mission-critical optical technologies.

Role Summary

The Optical Process Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing initiatives across the site. The position requires strong collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Operations and includes oversight of the site’s business processes and quality systems. Work with suppliers to review orders of operations to provide quality products. Experience in optical manufacturing is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a hands-on individual contributor responsible for driving technical and quality-related improvements across manufacturing processes.
  • Provide optical manufacturing expertise across the business and its supply chain, supporting the design, manufacturing, and measurement of optical components, assemblies, and systems.
  • Liaise between Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to establish and maintain standard work, travelers, and incoming inspection documentation that ensure product quality and repeatability.
  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance across the site.
  • Serve as the ISO9001 advocate, supporting the site’s business processes and associated procedures to ensure compliance and continued certification.
  • Support New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from a manufacturing engineering and quality compliance perspective.
  • Interface with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to optimize manufacturability, reduce waste, and improve process capability.
  • Lead structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of effective corrective actions internally and with suppliers.
  • Oversee the evaluation and qualification of new suppliers and materials, including audit follow-up and coordination of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
  • Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support the qualification of new purchased parts and supplier processes.
  • Champion best practices for process control, calibration, and measurement of optical systems throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within the optical, aerospace, or defense sector.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO9001 management systems (AS9100 experience is a plus).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement manufacturing and quality improvements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MRP / ERP systems is a plus.
  • Performance Measures

  • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)
  • Customer Satisfaction and Returns
  • Documentation coverage vs. build plans
  • Key Attributes

  • Detail-oriented with a practical, analytical mindset
  • Self-motivated with strong prioritization and organizational skills
  • Skilled communicator and collaborator, able to influence at all levels
  • High emotional intelligence and a proactive, solutions-driven approach
  • Comfortable challenging the status quo to drive continuous improvement
  • Notes : This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager

    The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

    In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.

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