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Company Overview
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.
Summary
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.
Responsibilities:
Follow Reynard Quality Management System (QMS)
The Manager, FAB is responsible for the following planning and organizing activities:
o Design the most cost effective and high yielding process from raw material to finished component
o Ability to design tooling and generate process documents for the fabrication process.
o Daily status review of open Sales Orders, including best estimate of % complete and Estimated Time to Completion (ETC).
o Plan and coordinate FAB department resources to most efficiently meet the needs, expectations and schedules of Reynard Customers.
o Develop proper inventory and re-order levels for selected FAB department supplies and materials.
o Specify and submit [RFQ / PO]’s for materials and supplies required for timely delivery of product.
o Estimate and prepare an annual FAB Department Capital Budget.
o Establish and monitor the career development and advancement of subordinates.
The Manager, FAB is responsible for the following supervising control activities:
o Train junior technicians.
o Verify technical accuracy and completeness of all departmental routers; work with Sales department to resolve issues as required.
o Operate and maintain conventional polishing spindles and/or CP polishers.
o Ensure all product is properly inspected and meets all IP requirements prior to delivery to next manufacturing step.
o Establish and maintain Quality and Performance Standards for FAB department personnel.
o Provide [hands-on / verbal] technical assistance to Optical Technicians as required to ensure efficient manufacture of compliant product
o Work with other department managers as required to efficiently resolve resource allocation issues.
The Manager, FAB is responsible for the following communication activities:
o Attend the Production Meeting and provide status / support as required.
o Participate in new job opportunity (BOE) meetings.
o Have sufficient contact with Sales personnel to clearly ascertain, support, and manage Customer needs and expectations.
o 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.
o Periodically review, evaluate, and provide constructive criticism to department personnel on the quality of their work.
R&D of new materials and processes.
The Manager, FAB will assume other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Requirements
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
experience.
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, DIN3140).
Demonstrated experience with statistical process control (SPC) concepts and
methods.
Extensive experience in polishing infrared materials, including but not limited
to:
o Germanium
o Silicon
o Zinc Selenide
o Gallium Arsenide
o And 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:
o Fizeau interferometer
o Auto collimators
o Calipers
o Micrometers
o Surface Profilometers
Ability to perform in the following working conditions:
o Able to stand for long periods of time
o Exposure to chemicals, solvents, and oils
o Use of PPE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $93,500.00 - $114,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Optical Fabrication or equivalent: 10 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
San Clemente, CA 92673 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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