Optical Precision Manufacturing Manager

Observable Space; Town of Adrian (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Observable Space in Wisconsin is seeking a Precision Manufacturing Manager to lead its optics production function. This critical role involves enhancing production processes to deliver high-quality output and developing a skilled team within the optics area.

The successful candidate will have over 5 years in precision manufacturing and demonstrated leadership. Responsibilities include managing production performance, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and operational excellence.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in precision manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading production teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for a team of technicians and operators.
• Drive production performance to meet schedule and quality objectives.
• Establish and optimize scalable manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership in precision manufacturing

Problem-solving capabilities

Analytical skills

Team development

Job description

The Role

Observable Space is seeking a Precision Manufacturing Manager to lead its optics production function. While deep optics expertise is not required, this role demands strong leadership in high-precision manufacturing environments and a demonstrated ability to deliver consistent, high-quality output at scale.

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. The position carries full responsibility for production execution, quality outcomes, and team development within the optics area, and offers the opportunity to contribute to some of the most advanced precision manufacturing and metrology processes in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for a team of technicians and operators within the optics function
• Drive production performance to meet schedule, yield, and quality objectives
• Establish and optimize scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes
• Reduce variability, scrap, and rework through disciplined process control
• Strengthen documentation, standards, and operational rigor
• Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, assembly, and coating teams
• Lead structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis efforts
• Ensure safe, organized, and high‑performing production environments

Qualifications

• 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
• Track record of driving process improvements and measurable operational results
• Intellectual curiosity and a first‑principles approach to solving complex challenges

Preferred but not required

• Exposure to optics, metrology, or high‑precision surface manufacturing
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Job Type

Full‑time

Work Location

In person

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off