Senior Optical Manufacturing Leader: Fabrication & Bonding

G&H (Gooch & Housego); Fremont (CA); Presencial; USD 145.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

G&H in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager – Fabrication & Bonding to lead optical fabrication and bonding in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost in a cross‑functional setting.

You will lead diverse teams and partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to support new product introductions, technology transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives, advancing manufacturing readiness and performance.

Formación

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within photonics, optics, semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading fabrication, bonding, assembly, or other complex manufacturing operations in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, technology transfers, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of optical fabrication, precision manufacturing, bonding processes, or related advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for fabrication & bonding manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on‑time production of high‑quality products meeting customer requirements.
• Establish objectives, staffing plans, and performance expectations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Lead and develop supervisors, engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to build a high‑performing organization.
• Partner with Engineering and NPI teams to support new product introductions, technology transfers, and production ramp initiatives.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and reduce waste.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Mentoring / People development

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations Management

Advanced degree preferred

Herramientas

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems knowledge (AS9100/ISO 9001/ISO 13485)

Descripción del empleo

G&H in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager – Fabrication & Bonding to lead optical fabrication and bonding in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost in a cross‑functional setting.

You will lead diverse teams and partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to support new product introductions, technology transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives, advancing manufacturing readiness and performance.