Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Optics & Lasers

About Seurat

Seurat is transforming manufacturing for people and our planet by delivering a scalable additive manufacturing solution to fundamentally change how products are made. Seurat’s proprietary Area Printing process, developed at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), allows metal components to be manufactured at price points and quality levels that compete directly with conventional manufacturing techniques, enabling the reshoring of supply chains and promoting the decarbonization of industry. Seurat has raised over $180M and is backed by leading venture partners like Capricorn, NVentures (NVIDIA), True Ventures, General Motors Ventures, Denso, Porsche SE, SIP global partners, Honda, Xerox Ventures/Myriad Venture Partners, Cubit Capital, Siemens Energy, and Maniv Mobility.

Seurat Technologies

Seurat stands as a vertically integrated Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology company, involved in every aspect from machine design and development to serving as a high-volume supplier of metal 3D printed components. Our innovative Area Printing technology employs a groundbreaking approach to laser beam manipulation. Through this method, we not only enhance build rate and resolution simultaneously. Area Printing produces significantly less carbon output than traditional metal forging and metal casting industries.

Position Overview: Seurat Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our Equipment manufacturing engineering teams for our optical-based laser system assembly operations. This role is responsible for developing world-class manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless transition from concept to production, and optimizing assembly techniques for high-precision laser systems. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in scaling manufacturing operations, improving quality, and driving efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and grow a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team to support the assembly and production of optical-based laser systems, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manufacturing Process Management: Oversee process planning, shop layout design, equipment selection, and commissioning of facilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, supply chain, project management, and plant operations to enhance manufacturability, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assembly & Testing Expertise: Analyze BOMs, make “Make/Buy” decisions, determine process flows, and write detailed work, inspection, test, and troubleshooting instructions for complex electrical and mechanical assemblies. Develop and optimize processes for precision optical components, laser assemblies, and electro-mechanical subsystems.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Drive initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFMA principles.
• Design & Innovation Support: Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to refine designs for manufacturability and cost reduction while staying updated on advancements in laser manufacturing, optics assembly, and automation.
• Operations: Oversee supplier selection, tooling design reviews, and price negotiations and ensure compliance with quality standards through regular audits and capability studies.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in precision optical systems, photonics, or laser-based technologies.
• Strong expertise in optical assembly techniques, laser alignment processes, and cleanroom manufacturing.
• Experience with vacuum processing, optical coatings, bonding techniques, and precision metrology tools.
• Familiarity with special processes such as brazing, welding, and oven curing used in high-precision assemblies.
• Proficiency in DFMA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent project management, interpersonal, and leadership skills with a strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global stakeholders, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Strong decision-making skills, high energy, and a passion for driving operational excellence.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively.
  
  

Seurat Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.