Adecco is assisting a local Manufacturer in search of an **Optical Engineering Manager** in the **Portsmouth, NH area** ! **Responsibilities:** + Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of senior and junior optical engineers / optical process engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. + Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members. + Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering staff. + Develop and implement strategic plans for optical engineering initiatives, aligning with overall company objectives and growth strategies. + Identify opportunities for process improvements, technology adoption, and innovation to enhance optical engineering capabilities and project outcomes. + Provide technical guidance and support in the resolution of complex technical challenges and design issues. + Document and implement best practices in optical engineering. + Promote effective communication and teamwork within the optical engineering department and across the organization. + Review and approve optical designs, simulations, and experimental setups. + Review and approve optical manufacturing processes. + Interface with customers to understand their optical system requirements and provide technical support. + Contribute, review, and approve testing plans and validation processes for electro-optics products. + Support business development efforts by contributing optical engineering knowledge to the writing of proposals, white papers, responding to RFIs, and participating in proposal reviews. + Work closely with Program Managers to establish technical work breakdown structure for optical engineering tasks on development programs. + Serve as the primary point of contact for optical engineering matters, both internally and with external stakeholders. + Generate and present technical briefings to company staff and customers when requested. + Contribute innovative ideas for product development and process improvement efforts. **Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. + 15+ years of experience in an optical engineering role or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role. + Knowledgeable in product development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including design reviews and test readiness reviews. + Strong track record of successful management of direct reports and team leadership in a high-tech or engineering-intensive environment. + Strong track record of designing and developing fielded products. + Ability to lead highly technical engineers. + Ability to mentor junior engineers. + Project Management skills. + Ability to self-manage/self-direct projects and communicate with engineering staff regularly. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this job posting with a Resume and a Team Member will connect with you directly! **Pay Details:** $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance