Director of Optics Manufacturing (Engineering Degree Required)
Company Overview:
Headquartered in Houston Texas Primary Arms is a vertically integrated company built around three core business units: optics manufacturing ecommerce and wholesale distribution and direct government sales. Through our multinational optics division we design engineer and manufacture Primary Arms Optics using a combination of global OEM partnerships and production. Our ecommerce and wholesale operations serve consumers and dealers nationwide with a wide selection of leading industry brands while our dedicated government sales team supports law enforcement and other agencies through both inside and field sales. Across all divisions we are driven by a commitment to innovation customer service and operational excellence.
Job Summary:
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will own and manage all engineering aspects of highvolume production and assembly for small intricate precision electrooptic and electromechanical assemblies. This individual will be responsible for driving improvements in manufacturing processes leading new product introductions and expanding our production capabilities to support future growth. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with extensive experience in process optimization automation and team building.
Key Responsibilities:
Own all aspects of manufacturing engineering for highvolume production and assembly of small intricate precision assemblies with a preference for electrooptic/electromechanical assemblies.
Lead the rampup of new product manufacturing from prototype to pilot production to fullscale sustained production.
Manage all engineering aspects of assembly workflow tooling/fixturing design process control automation and testing.
Drive continuous improvement in production processes including adhesive application potting soldering and lubrication using modern automated techniques.
Design develop commission and implement complex assembly equipment and automated vision systems for CNC gluing parts handling and assembly.
Improve delicate soldering and potting procedures to ensure highquality production outcomes.
Collaborate with R&D to implement Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for new product introductions and existing products.
Manage and scale a Manufacturing Engineering Team to meet production goals and support future growth.
Identify plan and implement process improvements to increase capacity efficiency and product quality.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering manufacturing engineering or a related field.
8 years of industryrelevant experience in highvolume production and assembly environments.
Indepth knowledge of adhesive potting and lubrication applications using automated CNC vision machines.
Expertise in delicate soldering and potting procedures.
Proficiency in 3D CAD design for developing complex fixtures for assembly alignment automation parts handling and testing.
Proven track record of driving equipmentrelated process improvements.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and scale a highperforming team.
Excellent problemsolving project management and communication skills.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to lead a growing Manufacturing Engineering Team A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement The chance to make a significant impact on the future of our production operations
Join Us:
If you are a driven and experienced manufacturing engineering leader who thrives in a fastpaced highgrowth environment we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our production operations at Primary Arms.
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