Optical Fabrication Manufacturing Manager

Nashua, NH

Are you interested in being a key player in fast growing optical fabrication organization that directly contributes to National Security? Do you have strong programming, excel, and general computer skills and are only satisfied if a job is well done? Do you manage technicians with a sense of respect and drive performance and personal growth in your team? Clear Align designs and manufactures cutting-edge imaging and surveillance systems used in all applications from drones to border surveillance. 

The Optical Fabrication Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the optical fabrication and coating processes, with a strong focus on financial metrics, on-time delivery, advanced manufacturing techniques, process optimization, quality control, and team leadership. This role involves collaboration with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality optical components. The ideal candidate will be experienced in lean six sigma processes and their implementation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operational Excellence: Assign tasks, manage schedules, and optimize team performance to achieve world-class OTD and quality metrics
  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a 30-person cross-functional optical fabrication team, driving personal growth and performance metrics
  • Process Optimization: Enhance fabrication processes, including diamond turning, CNC generation/polish, spindle polishing, MRF, and optical coatings, using data-driven insights
  • Lean Manufacturing: Implement lean principles to improve work-cell efficiency, reduce start-up times, and elevate production quality
  • Financial Accountability: Track and report on manufacturing KPIs, ensuring cost efficiency and meeting budget targets
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leverage strong program management, Excel, and data analytics skills to optimize operations and forecasting
  • Compliance and Quality: Ensure adherence to AS9100 standards, preventive maintenance schedules, and quality control processes

Position Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years in optical fabrication, with expertise in coatings, metrology, and advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Technical Expertise: Depth knowledge of optical fabrication of infrared materials, including diamond turning, polishing and generating
  • Leadership: Proven managerial experience with demonstrated success in meeting financial and operational KPIs
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • System Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems and forecasting (Infor Visual Manufacturing preferred) and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with AS9100 and MILSTD compliance programs
  • Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

At Clear Align we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people come, stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best infrared surveillance solutions, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  apply to: careers@clearalign.com.