Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Fiber Optic - Tampa, FL

This role reports directly into their Director of Engineering and is responsible for: Serving as the lead technical expert for fiber optic products and manufacturing processes. This organization manufactures highly engineered connectivity solutions that support critical networking, data transmission, and high-speed communication applications.

This role reports directly into their Director of Engineering and is responsible for:

• Serving as the lead technical expert for fiber optic products and manufacturing processes
• Evaluating customer RFQs and determining technical feasibility, manufacturability, and product requirements
• Leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through production launch
• Developing and optimizing fiber optic assembly manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, and throughput
• Troubleshooting complex manufacturing, assembly, and optical performance issues
• Supporting product costing, quoting, and pricing activities through technical and manufacturing expertise
• Collaborating with sales, operations, purchasing, quality, and customers to support new business opportunities
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process controls, and engineering standards
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership across the engineering team
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and manufacturing capability expansion

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.

Work with a high growth company with highly in-demand productsSupportive, hands-on environment with a strong company culture!

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience will be considered
• 7+ years of fiber optic manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• Strong expertise with MPO/MTP connector technologies, fiber termination, polishing, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and supporting product launches
• Proven success improving manufacturing processes, yields, throughput, and overall production performance
• Strong understanding of singlemode and multimode fiber optic assemblies and connectivity solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot optical performance issues including insertion loss, return loss, and manufacturing defects
• Experience with data center, telecom, hyperscale connectivity products, US Conec technologies, MMC/VSFF connectors, or applicable IEC, TIA, and Telcordia standards is preferred

This organization manufactures highly engineered connectivity solutions that support critical networking, data transmission, and high-speed communication applications. With continued investment in engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the company is expanding its presence in rapidly growing technology and infrastructure markets.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunity to join a growing business supported by a global industry leader
• High-visibility role with the ability to shape fiber optic engineering strategy and manufacturing capabilities
• Direct influence on new product development, process improvement, and business growth initiatives
• Leadership opportunities through mentoring and developing junior engineering talent
• Exposure to cutting-edge fiber optic connectivity technologies serving data center, telecom, and high-speed networking markets