Manufacturing Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the precision integration, alignment, and qualification of sophisticated optical inspection systems within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Cycle time reduction and efficiency optimization
• Global sourcing, offshoring, and outsourcing initiatives
• ISO compliance and certification activities
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of technicians across mechanical, optical, and electronic assembly teams.
• Drive multi-functional resolution of production challenges in close partnership with Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Build Engineering, and Master Scheduling teams.
• Optimize prioritization (labor, tools, and capacity) to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Foster a strong quality culture, ensuring alignment to standards and proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
• Establish manufacturing agility to respond to multifaceted business demands, shifting priorities, and product complexity.
• Monitor and lead operational costs, including overtime control and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Track key performance metrics (yield, cycle time, throughput, on-time delivery) and drive data-informed decision making.
• Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field, technical field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production operations, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience supporting sophisticated electromechanical systems, precision assembly, or semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products from development into production.
• LEAN manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and structured problem-solving (e.g., root cause analysis, 8D, DMAIC).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in optics, photonics, precision alignment, or inspection system manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and quality management systems.
• Experience managing global manufacturing operations, including offshore suppliers or contract manufacturers.