Optical Precision Manufacturing Manager

About the Company

Observable Space is a venture-backed aerospace and optics company developing advanced observation systems for government, commercial, and research applications. Formed through the merger of PlaneWave Instruments and OurSky, the company brings together proven precision hardware with next-generation platform capabilities.

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

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

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

Benefits

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