Join our fast-paced and passionate team as an NPI Manufacturing Engineer. As we scale our latest high-technology laser sub-assemblies and systems, you will be the critical link between engineering and the production floor. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You will influence design for manufacturability (DFM), develop cutting-edge assembly, test, and verification processes, and ensure our newest products are ready for the world. 

Your key responsibilities are as follows: 

• Design for Excellence (DFX): Partner with the engineering team to influence the design of laser sub-assemblies, ensuring they are optimized for assembly, alignment, and high-yield scalability. 

• Process Development: Develop, characterize, and validate new manufacturing processes involving precision optics, adhesive bonding, laser performance, and system testing. 

• Tooling & Fixturing: Design and procure custom jigs and automated fixtures to support the assembly of complex opto-mechanical components. 

• Pilot Execution: Initiate "Alpha" and "Beta" builds, performing root cause analysis on failures and documenting iterative improvements to the manufacturing process. 

• Technical Documentation: Create detailed Work Instructions (WIs) and Manufacturing Process Specifications (MPS) to ensure a seamless handoff to the production team. 

Requirements: 

• Export Control: This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). 

Experience: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-tech, highly automated, cleanroom manufacturing environment (Aerospace, Semiconductor, or Medical Device preferred). 

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, specifically in NPI or hardware development for complex opto-electronic systems. 

Skills: 

• Demonstrated success in transitioning products from prototype to volume production. 

• Proficiency in mechanical CAD (SolidWorks or NX) and quantitative analysis tools. 

• Experience with high-precision assembly (micron-level tolerances) and cleanroom protocols (ISO 5-7). 

• Working knowledge of electro-optical systems performance and testing preferred. 

Startup Mindset: 

• You are creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats while remaining comfortable with the ambiguity of a developing product line.