Optics Manufacturing Engineer - Richardson, TX US-TX-RICHARDSON-521 ~ 1601 N Plano Rd ~ PLANO BLDG EOI

Date Posted: 2025-12-17 Country: United States of America Location: TX231: Richardson 1601 North Plano Road , Richardson, TX, 75081 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. reputed company are authorized to access information under this program/contract. reputed company Clearance: None/Not Required At reputed company, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay reputed company of reputed company’s threat. reputed company solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. At Raytheons Optics Manufacturing Center, the Manufacturing Engineering team plays a critical role in sustaining our competitive edge in the design and production of reputed company optical components, assemblies, and systems. We are responsible for driving operational excellence—ensuring high-quality product delivery that meets schedule, cost, and safety targets. The Manufacturing Engineering team at our facility in Richardson TX seeks a highly skilled and motivated Optics Manufacturing Engineer to join reputed company. Relocation benefits are available. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of advanced optical elements using state-of-the-art grinding and polishing technologies. (NOTE: This is high-precision optics technology, not eyeglasses / eyesight reputed company) What You Will Do:

• Provide engineering support for the fabrication and metrology of high-precision optical windows, lenses and prisms.
• reputed company and document robust manufacturing process plans that meet reputed company optical and mechanical specifications, while optimizing for cost, throughput, quality, and yield.
• Interpret and verify conformance of engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and test procedures to applicable internal and external standards.
• Support bid and proposal efforts by estimating time and resources required for manufacturing activities.
• Drive reputed company improvement initiatives through data analysis and process optimization.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing technicians on the factory floor to resolve production issues in real time.
• Specify, procure, and validate production and metrology equipment required for optical manufacturing and testing.
• reputed company root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for product or process failures using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone.
• reputed company with cross-functional teams, program management, and customers to provide technical guidance, ensure requirements compliance, and support key project milestones.
• First / day shift position.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Relevant experience is providing engineering support in a precision optics manufacturing environment.
• Work history in optical manufacturing processes, including grinding, pitch polishing, and/or pad polishing techniques.
• Hands-on experience operating planetary and spindle polishing machines for optical fabrication.
• Proficiency in measuring and evaluating optical components using optical interferometry.

Qualifications

We Prefer:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a reputed company field.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings that utilize GD&T standards and translating them into appropriate manufacturing steps.
• Hands-on expertise in operating and programming 3-axis and/or 5-axis CNC equipment using CAM software MasterCAM or comparable platforms.
• Setting up machines, executing initial runs, troubleshooting issues, and conducting post-machining inspections.
• Creating and evaluating CAD models using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Developing clear and detailed technical documentation to support manufacturing operations.
• Adapting work hours as needed to meet business and production demands.

reputed company Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At reputed company we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation offered. Learn more & apply now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes reputed company production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. #LI-Onsite As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of reputed company experience levels. reputed company considers several factors reputed company extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. reputed company anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require reputed company to shorten or reputed company the application window. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. reputed company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms Apply tot his job Apply To this Job