Staff Technical Program & Manufacturing Engineer, Display Systems
Core
Lead development and supplier engagement for advanced AR/VR optical systems, managing production quality and delivery in a defense context.
Role type
Staff Technical Program & Manufacturing Engineer (Optical Systems)
Builds
AR/VR optical systems, display modules, and related hardware components for military applications
Domain
Defense technology, optical engineering, manufacturing
Required skills
Technical program management, manufacturing process development, supplier contract management, NPI processes, BOM and ECO management, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership, optics and optical manufacturing fluency, hardware schedule ownership
Preferred skills
MS in engineering or MBA, experience with head-worn displays or camera modules, knowledge of injection molding/lamination/CNC/coating/active alignment, capacity modeling, PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification, new production line setup
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead supplier engagements and manage timelines for optical system production, execute build events and BOM reviews, resolve technical issues and guide design convergence, align cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations, identify and mitigate program risks, implement process improvements for efficiency
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic supplier leadership