Who are we?

LightPath Technologies is a recognized leader in optics and photonics solutions. Serving blue chip customers in the industrial,

defense, telecommunications, testing and measurement, and medical industries, for over 30 years.

LightPath designs, manufactures and distributes optical and infrared components, with multiple locations around the globe.

Who We’re Looking For

We have an immediate opportunity for a Process Engineer. The Process Engineer will be developing manufacturing methods for precision optics through the Glass Manufacturing, Diamond Turning/Diamond Grinding, Molding, Coating, Assembly, and Inspection processes. This hands-on role will have a significant impact on the quality and efficiency of manufacturing custom products.

Benefits For Our Team Members

We offer a friendly and fun environment, with the opportunity to grow within the company. Located right off 408 in the vicinity of the UCF in Central Florida Research Park.

• Paid vacation with option to rollover vacation hours and sell hours back to company for payout at full rate.
• Paid sick time.
• 10 paid company holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Opportunity to enroll in optional supplemental insurance policies such as term life, critical illness, accident, death, and dismemberment, short term disability.
• Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision insurance available upon hire to eligible employees
• Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Job Functions/Requirements: Process Engineer

Primary job functions are listed below but may change without notice.

• Develop solutions for new product introductions, product expansions and manufacturing system modernization.
• Work with design, manufacturing, production, engineers and tooling during the entire development cycle.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements to optimize molding, setup, and overall manufacturing.
• Oversee and assess manufacturing steps, sequences, processes, and workflows.
• Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
• Assist in quoting new products by reviewing customer requirements and determining the necessary operations required with estimated times and yields.
• Load initial part numbers, process steps, estimated times, and yields in Infor Visual ERP system for new products.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and record process times and yields.
• Update Infor Visual ERP system with process times and yields recorded.
• Participate in design review for new products and make recommendations for design for manufacturability.
• Create work instructions for production processes in accordance with quality management system and provide training to production employees.
• Define and track metrics for areas of improvement and monitor upgrades.
• Assess compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Provide feedback on operator performance and make recommendations for placement within the plant.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills You Need:

• Experience with ERP software in use for a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
• Team player- Able to receive general instructions and develop appropriate project plans and communicate.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Prior experience in high variability manufacturing environment.