What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coating Engineer position at G&H (Gooch & Housego)?
G&H's Moorpark site manufactures precision optical components for aerospace, defense, and other applications. The Optical Coatings department produces high-performance thin film coatings using ion beam sputtering (IBS).
We are looking for a Coating Department Engineer to lead the production, process engineering, and equipment maintenance activities of a specialized department. This is a hands-on role with direct supervisory responsibility for a technician team and comprehensive ownership of deposition chambers.
The right candidate will combine strong process engineering fundamentals with practical equipment aptitude and the ability to manage production in a low-volume, high-precision environment. This is not a back-office role. You will be on the floor, in the chambers, and directly involved in production outcomes every day. The equipment mix creates a breadth of engineering challenge. Your individual effectiveness will have a direct and visible impact on site performance.