Principal Fiber Optic Engineer - Manufacturing - Clearwater, FL

This established manufacturer specializes in highly engineered connectivity and interconnect solutions supporting mission-critical applications across data center, communications, and industrial markets. Backed by a larger global organization, the business is experiencing strong growth and investing in new technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and engineering talent to support expanding customer demand.

• Leading complex fiber optic product development projects from customer RFQ through production launch.
• Developing and optimizing fiber optic manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, and quality.
• Supporting technical feasibility reviews, costing, quoting, and pricing activities for new opportunities.
• Troubleshooting fiber optic assembly manufacturing issues, optical performance challenges, and production bottlenecks.
• Collaborating with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver technical solutions.
• Establishing manufacturing work instructions, process controls, and engineering best practices.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership across the engineering function.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturability, scalability, and operational performance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Own and build the company's fiber engineering function.Join a high-growth business serving booming data center markets.

• 7+ years of fiber optic manufacturing engineering experience within an assembly or interconnect manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on expertise with MPO/MTP connector technologies, fiber termination, polishing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch.
• Strong background in process development, yield improvement, throughput optimization, and manufacturing problem-solving.
• Experience interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with customers, sales, operations, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Experience with data center, hyperscale, telecom, or high-speed optical connectivity products preferred.
• Knowledge of US Conec products, MMC/VSFF technologies, TMT ferrules, and IEC/TIA/Telcordia standards preferred.

This established manufacturer specializes in highly engineered connectivity and interconnect solutions supporting mission-critical applications across data center, communications, and industrial markets. Backed by a larger global organization, the business is experiencing strong growth and investing in new technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and engineering talent to support expanding customer demand.

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.