Process Writer

Process Writer

A-Shift

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

Optimax is experiencing exciting growth and expanding our team! Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, we offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to creating cutting-edge optics for a wide range of industries. Apply now and start your career journey with Optimax!

 A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment:

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties:

The Process Writer supports Process Creation in writing, documenting, and releasing the manufacturing processes required to fabricate lenses and other optical specific customer requirements. Reviews each new order with respect to existing process steps and either creates processes or reworks processes to meet the customer requirements. The Process Writer will assess tooling for each process, and if required, creates work orders for new tooling. They review all recommended fabrication processes with Cell Leaders for manufacturing approval, then release processes. Works with the Manufacturing Engineers and Sales to resolve issues regarding part specifications, tolerances and fabrication processes.

Through On the Job Trainging (OJT), the Process Writer will:

• Prioritizes work according to planned manufacturing start dates and coordinates process writing updates to manage their own workflow.
• Attend and/or facilitate any production planning meeting(s) with Program/Project Managers, and team experts as required to effectively support customer program and projects
• Provide purchasing with recommendations regarding appropriate blank/material sizing and quantities to support production requirements
• Create additional drawing markups to improve manufacturability without changing the final fit, form, or function of the optic.
• Determine parameters of parts to be manufactured and required tooling.
• Creates clear, accurate, and easy-to-follow operational procedures specific to customer requirements
• Collaborate with designated departmental process checkers and approvers to address and resolve questions or concerns related to the manufacturing process
• Provide status updates to the process creation Team current project(s) and present at the weekly Process Creation Release Board Meeting
• Update Process Creation documentation & ensure Optimax manufacturing standards are followed
• Create rework process for any critical DMR's
• Support Job Release with any process related issues and/or questions
• Maintain a clean & orderly workspace
• Follows the Adult Contract & adherence to Optimax Company Policy

Advancement through the Process Writer ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma, AAS degree or above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires good math skills, ability to read & interpret blueprints, customer statement of work, & general understanding of optical materials and processing. Optics manufacturing experience a plus. Attention to details a must.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Epicor Kinetic, plus internal Company programs
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, results driven team player.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Work Requirements: 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
• The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.
• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• May require area specific safety training.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes.
• May be assigned to various production areas as needs require.

Compensation & Benefits:

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Bonus: 25% Monthly Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance: Support for continuing education
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k): Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

ITAR Compliance: 

Employment at Optimax Systems, Inc. is subject to export control compliance requirements, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls, and the Export Administration Regulations. Learn more about the ITAR here. To meet export control compliance requirements for this position, an applicant must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by applicable regulations or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. “U.S. Person” includes a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.