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Jenoptik
Director, Design & Engineering
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What they do
A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
$90,648 / year median in Florida
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Aug 29, 2026 POSITION
DESCRIPTION
The role of the Design & Engineering Director will lead the local Design & Engineering team at Jenoptik Optical Systems in Jupiter, FL, and will be responsible for ensuring the optimal availability and development of resources and expertise in optical design, opto-mechanical construction, and metrology development. This role will require collaboration with worldwide development sites to maintain uniform quality of Design & Engineering (D&E) expertise and continuously develop technical competencies and product technologies to meet current and future product requirements.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
(INCLUDEBUT NOT LIMITED TO
):- The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and team management, with a focus on developing and promoting employees to achieve their full potential.
- Provide overall leadership and development of the Design & Engineering area, including alignment with global entities, to ensure optimal team performance and efficiency.
- Lead a team of 4 direct reports and a team of 15-20 indirect reports, with responsibility for personnel development and promotion by expanding flexibility and skills.
- Foster technical cooperation and coordination with Jenoptik's worldwide development organizations to drive business success.
- Ensure optimal availability and utilization of expertise and resources for product development, in coordination with global management.
- Develop and implement product technology advancements through internal and funded development projects with internal and external partners, including selection and coordination of external specialist resources.
- Develop, safeguard, and leverage know-how and intellectual property (IP), and prepare decision templates, functional specifications, and reports on competence building and product technology development.
- Apply and continuously improve established development processes and tools, in close coordination with global entities, to drive development excellence.
- Lead the digital transformation in the D&E landscape, including change management, in cooperation with global entities.