Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

Seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineer to review customer opportunities and propose cost-effective optical solutions. The ideal candidate will develop and improve polishing and manufacturing processes in the production of precision glass optics using materials such as BK7, Zerodur, and Silicon. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, continuous improvement in a job shop environment, developing and supporting processes, creating work instructions for shop technicians, and initiating new and optimizing existing procedures. The role also involves contributing to design reviews, developing and approving engineering changes, coordinating parts procurement and prototype construction, designing and developing tooling and equipment, testing materials, and preparing reports. You will also collect and analyze information to provide timely reports to different users and management, ensuring manufacturing departments can take necessary actions.

Hard Skills

• Optical solution design
• Process development for precision glass optics
• Engineering change development
• Tooling and equipment design
• Material testing
• Specification preparation
• Process study
• Research investigations
• Report preparation

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Leadership
• Effective communication
• Team management

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Moorpark, California.

Work Environment

The role requires active participation in both formal and informal design reviews and involves regular status reporting to manufacturing departments to drive business performance through advanced optical manufacturing techniques.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $130,000 - $180,000