Optical Fabrication Manager, Reynard Corporation, San Clemente

Optical Fabrication Manager, Reynard Corporation, San Clemente

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Reynard Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of thin film optical products, catering to a diverse range of industries including defense, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and entertainment. Since our establishment in 1984, we have been dedicated to providing innovative solutions for complex design challenges while upholding the highest standards of quality.

We are seeking a Fabrication Manager to join our team at Reynard Corporation. This role is pivotal in providing leadership, planning, organization, direction, coordination and control to meet the technical, financial, and delivery objectives of the Fabrication Department.

Follow Reynard Quality Management System (QMS).

• Design the most cost effective and high yielding process from raw material to finished component.
• Ability to design tooling and generate process documents for the fabrication process.
• Daily status review of open Sales Orders, including best estimate of % complete and Estimated Time to Completion (ETC).
• Plan and coordinate FAB department resources to most efficiently meet the needs, expectations and schedules of Reynard Customers.
• Develop proper inventory and re‑order levels for selected FAB department supplies and materials.
• Specify and submit RFQ/PO’s for materials and supplies required for timely delivery of product.
• Estimate and prepare an annual FAB Department Capital Budget.
• Establish and monitor the career development and advancement of subordinates.

• Train junior technicians.
• Verify technical accuracy and completeness of all departmental routers; work with Sales department to resolve issues as required.
• Operate and maintain conventional polishing spindles and/or CP polishers.
• Ensure all product is properly inspected and meets all IP requirements prior to delivery to next manufacturing step.
• Establish and maintain Quality and Performance Standards for FAB department personnel.
• Provide hands‑on/verbal technical assistance to Optical Technicians as required to ensure efficient manufacture of compliant product.
• Work with other department managers as required to efficiently resolve resource allocation issues.

• Attend the Production Meeting and provide status/support as required.
• Participate in new job opportunity (BOE) meetings.
• Have sufficient contact with Sales personnel to clearly ascertain, support, and manage Customer needs and expectations.
• Institute staff meetings as appropriate to ensure FAB department personnel are aware of objectives and progress of the company and are in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Periodically review, evaluate, and provide constructive criticism to department personnel on the quality of their work.

• US Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 (Citizen, Permanent Resident).
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years experience in optical fabrication manufacturing or equivalent.
• 5 Years minimum experience as a Supervisor (preferred).
• Fluent in compositional and conversational English.
• Proficient with various optical metrology equipment.
• Thorough understanding of all relevant national and international optical specifications (MIL specs, ISO, ANSI, DIN
  3140).
• Demonstrated experience with statistical process control (SPC) concepts and methods.
• Extensive experience in polishing infrared materials, including but not limited to:

• Germanium
• Silicon
• Zinc Selenide
• Gallium Arsenide
• Other IR, crystalline, hard, and soft materials.

• Ability to problem solve issues associated with manufacture of precision optics.
• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain fabrication equipment without supervision or direction.

• Fluent in operation of the following metrology equipment:

• Fizeau interferometer
• Auto collimators
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Surface Profilometers

• Ability to perform in the following working conditions:
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Exposure to chemicals, solvents, and oils.
• Use of PPE.

Full‑time

$93,500.00 - $ per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

8 hour shift – Day shift

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree.

Optical Fabrication or equivalent: 10 years (Preferred).

San Clemente, CA 92673 (Required).