Manufacturing Process Development Engineer (Optics/Photonics)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Salary: $89,650–$166,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures advanced optical and photonic products.

What you will do

• Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and methodologies from concept through production.
• Optimize high-volume manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, cost, and quality using SPC and DOE.
• Design experiments to characterize process parameters, identify critical factors, and establish robust process windows.
• Collaborate with R&D, product design, and NPI teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth production transitions.
• Develop process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, qualify new materials and equipment, and support operator training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing process development experience in a high-tech industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, process control, statistical analysis, SPC, and DOE.
• Experience with optical assembly, fiber handling, laser welding, thin-film deposition, or semiconductor fabrication is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Python, or R, and CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems, manage multiple projects, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in optics, photonics, semiconductors, or a related field.
• Experience with optical assembly, fiber handling, laser welding, thin-film deposition, or semiconductor fabrication.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a high-volume production environment.
• Opportunities to drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and employment process.
• Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to workplace diversity.