Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus at II-VI Aerospace & Defense in Tustin, California

Job Description:

Limited time: $2,000 incentive, for continued employment with II-VI A&D, subject to the terms described.

• $500 paid at 30 days of service completed
• $500 paid at 60 days of service completed
• $1000 paid at 90 days of service completed

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineering function is to understand, conceptualize, and create optical, mechanical, and opto-mechanical system and subsystem layouts and designs of high complexity. Develop designs and collaborate with other engineering personnel to achieve optimal system performance. Produce fast and efficient opto-mechanical design and packaging concepts using 3D solid modeling software, preferable SolidWorks. Review customer requirements to propose and implement design based solutions to meet specific application needs. Support engineering department to design and develop models for analysis, prototyping, and production. Support Program Management, Engineering and Operations with technical guidance and coordination related to mechanical design and manufacturing processes for assigned projects. Responsible to provide tooling design support to new and existing projects. Help design and develop assembly and testing procedures for new projects and associated procedures. Trouble-shooting existing designs and processes to determine points of improvement. Assist Engineering in determining whether design concepts are manufacturable. Actively participate with technical teams for design and configuration of necessary test, development and trouble-shooting efforts to support assigned programs. Responsible for contributing to proposals and quotations for proposed work.

• Uses expert level knowledge to plan major programs and lead teams. Coordinates design engineering activities on assigned projects. Works independently to achieve goals and objectives. Recognized as a corporate expert in Mechanical Design Engineering discipline.
• Responsible for product design and process development activities on assigned projects; ensures product designs and processes meet customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Supports program management with technical advice and direction on assigned programs. Adheres to program financial goals and provides financial estimates and status updates to program management.
• Resolves technical issues as they arise during fabrication with assistance from pertinent Operations personnel and Process Owner Engineers; identifies root causes of problems using analytical techniques; identifies the appropriate resources to resolve the issue; provides clear, complete and concise reports regarding technical issues.
• Supports advanced technology development by offering insights and informed suggestions for new concepts and research and development activities.
• Supports Business Development activities through participation in customer presentations and proposal preparation.
• Provides reference materials, guidance, and training to design engineers and others where appropriate via mentoring, informal training, and formal training (i.e. setting up instructor led training sessions on relevant topics).

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. An understanding of optical and mechanical design processes and the ability to apply engineering theories and concepts are essential.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in a professional role with Bachelor's degree; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years with Master's degree or 7 years with PhD's degree.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others. Strong organizational skills and attention to details required.
• Strong mechanical design skills with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and familiarity with FEA. Familiarity with CNC programming using CAM software.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining drawings, procedures, work instructions, and Bill of Materials in an environment of complete document and configuration control is desired.
• Experience with the design of optical systems for advance light sources from concept to production. Perform analysis of optics, mounting strategies, detailed geometric tolerances, manufacturability, and cost. Experience with detail design, development, and validation of mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of design for assembly and integration in complex opto-mechanical devices including tolerance stack analysis.
• Experience in metal machining and conventional optical fabrication technologies (grinding, polishing, coating, testing, etc.). Experience in design for manufacturing across the entire product cycle.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills. Familiarity with analytical tools used for problem solving and process development, including DOE.
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, ERP systems, and accounting software).

Key experience, knowledge, or specialization that will enhance effectiveness in this position includes:

• Opto-mechanical assembly techniques
• Optical alignment and optical alignment tools and methods
• Crystalline, glass, and polymer materials for refractive systems in the IR, SWIR, NIR, Visible, and UV portions of the spectrum
• Anti-Reflective (AR), High-Reflective (HR), and filter optical coatings
• Metals, plating, conversion film, and coating materials for mechanical structures or reflective optical system substrates
• Materials and mounting methods for opto-mechanical systems; preparation and use of primers, one and two part adhesives, and elastomers
• Optical element cleaning, handling, and packaging
• Assisting other engineers and technicians in alignment methods, error budgets, error analysis, and tools
• Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, vibration, and shock effects on optical systems
• Optical metrology and/or alignment instruments and techniques (interferometers, spectrophotometers, autocollimators, theodolites, measuring/toolmaker microscope, lasers, etc.)
• Mechanical metrology instruments and techniques and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T Y14.5)
• Knowledge of optical and mechanical materials and fabrication processes
• Experience using CAD software; SOLIDWORKS experience preferred
• Vendor/supplier sub-contract management including optics, mechanics, tooling fabrication, and optical coatings

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at II-VI:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

II-VI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.II-VI is a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components and is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. II-VI provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineering function is to understand, conceptualize, and create optical, mechanical, and opto-mechanical system and subsystem layouts and designs of high complexity. Develop designs and collaborate with other engineering personnel to achieve optimal system performance. Produce fast and efficient opto-mechanical design and packaging concepts using 3D solid modeling software, preferable SolidWorks.