Observable Space

Observable Space

Optical Precision Manufacturing Manager

Adrian, MI · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 77 days ago
Medical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Optics are fundamental to overall system performance.
  • This role is critical in ensuring that production processes are robust, repeatable, and capable of meeting rigorous quality and delivery standards.

Responsibilities

  • Drive production performance to meet schedule, yield, and quality objectives
  • Establish and optimize scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, assembly, and coating teams
  • Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts

Requirements

  • Track record of driving process improvements and measurable operational results
  • 5+ years of experience in precision manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, machining)
  • Demonstrated success leading teams in a production setting
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Intellectual curiosity and a first-principles approach to solving complex challenges

Nice to have

  • Exposure to optics, metrology, or high-precision surface manufacturing
  • Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Preferred but not required:

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account

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