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Optikos, LLC.
Technical Program Manager
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What they do
An Engineering Program Manager provides support and/or lead teams through the Engineering development process and implementation of company's products. Projects are typically shorter-term, less complex and more contained with a defined time frame. Programs are typically longer-term, multi-functional, multi-project with complex requirements and effort. Manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies.
$165,765 / year median in Massachusetts
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Apply Technical Program Manager Wakefield, MA Apply Description Optikos is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative individual to join our growing business of optical design services and optical system development. You will join a diverse staff to plan and execute development of new and cutting-edge products for our customers and for the Optikos product line. Our small company atmosphere is ideal for those who enjoy managing the full gamut of product development, from conceptualization, modeling and simulation, to prototyping and laboratory testing. The products you oversee are manufactured for use in consumer, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Optikos specializes in taking on interesting and challenging projects, and we are eager to add talent to our exceptional team!
Roles and Responsibilities :
- A successful candidate has a strong engineering background as well as a proven track record of leading technical development programs to produce new and novel products.
- Highly motivated individual with a proven track record (7+ years) of leading technical programs in the optical, aerospace, or medical markets or (3+ years) of leading optical engineering/instrumentation planning, management, design, and hardware builds.
- Individual must have a technical background, preferably in optics, mechanics, opto-electronics, or opto-mechanics.
- This role will be both a program manager and technical contributor.
Travel:
Extremely limited travel may be required to facilitate high-value in-person customer-facing meetingsSkills and Requirements:
- Degree in Optical or Mechanical Engineering; Graduate degree preferred
- Certification in Project Management is preferred but not required
- Previous experience with managing programs or hardware development/builds is a must
- Experience with technical software relevant to an engineering background (i.e., CAD, Raytracing, PCB design, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) are required
- Enjoys hands-on work and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.