Process Engineer

Office Coordinator / Site Lead - EOO at Evolv Optic

Evolv Optic is a leading supplier in precision‑machined optical blanks. We are driven by a highly experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and dependable results. As we continue to grow, we are expanding into larger and more complex optical components to meet increasing market demands. We support customers across ground and space‑based imaging, semiconductor applications, and high‑energy optics, offering best‑value solutions that align with cost, schedule, and performance needs.

Our focus on innovation, advanced technologies, and customer partnership continues to shape a strong and exciting future.

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to support the manufacturing of large, high‑precision optical components used in advanced imaging, aerospace, semiconductor, and scientific applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in optical fabrication processes, metrology, and production engineering, with the ability to optimize workflows and enable reliable, repeatable, high‑accuracy results.

Salary Range: $80-$115K

• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for large optical components (polishing, grinding, CNC figuring, diamond turning, coating preparation, bonding, etc.).
• Establish process parameters to meet specifications.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis to address manufacturing variability and quality issues.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives and employ methods such as SPC, DOE, Six Sigma, or Lean principles.

• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure process stability and throughput targets.
• Create work instructions, process documentation, and operator training materials.

• Develop measurement strategies using interferometry, profilometry, surface roughness instruments, and coordinate metrology.
• Analyze measurement data to evaluate process capability, optical performance, and trends.
• Collaborate with metrology engineers to refine test setups and ensure measurement accuracy.

• Specify, install, and qualify new fabrication and metrology equipment. Establish and document SOPs for new equipment.
• Evaluate new materials, consumables, and tooling for process improvements.

• Work closely with design engineering, manufacturing, quality engineering, and program management teams.
• Support DFMA/DFM reviews and ensure manufacturability of new optical designs.
• Participate in customer interactions and technical presentations when required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with more than 5 years of experience in optical fabrication; or a minimum of 10 years of relevant optical fabrication experience in lieu of a degree.
• Hands‑on experience with optical processing equipment (grinding, polishing, figuring, coating prep).
• Knowledge of optical metrology techniques (interferometry, profilometry, surface inspection).
• Strong understanding of tolerancing, geometric dimensioning, and precision manufacturing principles.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data using statistical methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with more than 10 years of experience in optical fabrication.
• Experience with large optics (≥300 mm diameter, or equivalent large‑format optics).
• Familiarity with ultra‑low‑expansion materials (ULE, Zerodur, CCZ, fused silica, etc).
• Experience with CNC optical fabrication systems (e.g., IBF, MRF, Zeeko, etc).
• Working knowledge of coatings, bonding, or optical assembly processes.
• Six Sigma certification or formal continuous‑improvement training.
• Proficiency with CAD, CAM, and data‑analysis tools (Solid Works, MATLAB, Python, Minitab).

• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to precision.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary manufacturing environment.

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