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Fiber Optic Manufacturing Design Engineer
Paramus, NJ · $65,000 to $80,000 + bonus + benefitsOPEN JOB: Fiber Optic Manufacturing Design Engineer
***Looking for someone right out of school up to a few years’ experience
LOCATION: Paramus, NJ
TARGET COMPENSATION: $65,000 to $80,000 + bonus + benefits
REPORTS TO: CTO
About the Role:
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required:
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER:
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark
***Looking for someone right out of school up to a few years’ experience
LOCATION: Paramus, NJ
TARGET COMPENSATION: $65,000 to $80,000 + bonus + benefits
REPORTS TO: CTO
About the Role:
- Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Fiber Optic Manufacturing Design Engineer to join their team.
- This role is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing fiber optic cable products and their manufacturing processes to meet performance, quality, and cost objectives.
- The ideal candidate will possess a background in fiber optic technologies, materials science, and manufacturing engineering, with a passion for innovation and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop new fiber optic products, components, and cable assemblies for manufacturing.
- Create detailed engineering drawings, product specifications, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, quality, and supply chain to ensure manufacturability and scalability of designs.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for fiber optic cable production, including cabling, jacketing, splicing, termination, and testing.
- Conduct feasibility studies, root cause analysis, and design validation testing.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Provide technical support for production and resolve product and process issues as needed.
- Evaluate new materials, equipment, and technologies to enhance product performance and manufacturing capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., Telcordia, IEC, TIA/EIA) and customer requirements.
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and provide engineering input for proposals and quotations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or related field.
- 0 to 3+ years of experience in fiber optic product design, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of fiber optic components, cable structures, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with fiber optic testing, standards compliance, and reliability analysis.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with extrusion, cabling, and termination processes.
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER:
- As a manufacturer, the firm offers a complete line of fiber optic products, high-quality modular patch panels, custom products, and custom cable assemblies.
- Staff of over one hundred employees
- Work with a dynamic, innovative team at the forefront of fiber optic technology.
- Opportunity to lead impactful engineering projects and advance your technical career.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
- Full MS WORD Resume
- Required compensation
- Contact information
- Availability
JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark