Opto-Mechanical Product Engineer (Precision Optics)
FlexStaff Careers · New York, NY
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 16, 2026
95K–110K a year
Job Description
FlexStaff is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Product Engineer for our client, an aerospace and industrial manufacturing company located in Deer Park, NY.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated engineer to join a dynamic team focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of precision optics products and systems.
The ideal candidate will have a BS and/or MS in Opto-Mechanical Engineering along with 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical or opto-mechanical design and product development within a technical manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings is required, and SolidWorks experience is preferred.
What You’ll Do:
• Partner with senior engineering staff to learn existing optical systems, product designs, manufacturing methods, engineering practices, and technical history
• Document critical knowledge and grow into technical ownership of assigned products
• Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies and systems
• Conduct engineering analysis and create prototypes, CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, specifications, test requirements, and supporting technical documentation
• Support existing products by troubleshooting production issues, implementing design changes, performing root-cause analysis, and driving manufacturing improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and other teams to support business priorities and customer needs
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across sites to support global product engineering efforts
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a motivated engineer to join a dynamic team focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of precision optics products and systems.
The ideal candidate will have a BS and/or MS in Opto-Mechanical Engineering along with 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical or opto-mechanical design and product development within a technical manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings is required, and SolidWorks experience is preferred.
What You’ll Do:
• Partner with senior engineering staff to learn existing optical systems, product designs, manufacturing methods, engineering practices, and technical history
• Document critical knowledge and grow into technical ownership of assigned products
• Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical assemblies and systems
• Conduct engineering analysis and create prototypes, CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, specifications, test requirements, and supporting technical documentation
• Support existing products by troubleshooting production issues, implementing design changes, performing root-cause analysis, and driving manufacturing improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and other teams to support business priorities and customer needs
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across sites to support global product engineering efforts
Additional Details
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Country
- US
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