Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Optics

Your way into the futureWe are looking for a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Optics to lead our optics industrialization and process engineering activities. This position requires deep technical expertise in precision optical assembly and alignment processes, as well as leadership skills to build and develop a high-performing team of engineers. You will be accountable for ensuring that our optical production processes are robust, efficient, and compliant with aerospace and defense requirements.What awaits you at MynaricLead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers dedicated to optical assemblies.Develop, qualify, and maintain manufacturing processes for optical and opto-mechanical assemblies, including Diamond Turning, Vacuum Coating, CNC Milling, Polishing, and dimensional MetrologyDrive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept to series production, ensuring process readiness.Define process flow, work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans for precision optical assemblies.Oversee equipment selection, qualification, and calibration for optical assembly and testing.Drive yield improvement, process capability, and cost reduction initiatives across the optics line.Act as the technical lead for problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Quality to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications.Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense manufacturing standards, as well as optical cleanliness and cleanroom requirements (ISO 5–7).Maintain alignment and bonding technologies roadmap (adhesives, UV curing, interferometry, laser alignment).Track and report on KPIs for quality, process capability, cycle time, and engineering change implementation.Serve as subject-matter expert in optics manufacturing processes within the company.What you bring with youBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.5+ years of professional experience in optics manufacturing, precision assembly, or opto-mechanical integration.Minimum 2 years of proven leadership/people management experience.Experience working in cleanroom environments and applying ISO cleanroom standards.Familiarity with aerospace/defense industry standards.Proven track record of successful NPIs, yield improvements, and process automation in optics.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.Fluency in English; German is a strong advantage.What we offer youHave you always wanted to wear your favorite space outfit to work? Then you are exactly the right fit for us Forget the office politics and come and work with inspiring colleagues from all over the world as you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity. We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. So if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the worldAbout usMynaric produces optical fiber for the skies and, as a pioneer in laser communications, enables extremely fast and secure wireless data transmission between satellites, drones and the ground. The products are used by well-known international technology companies to build global communication networks. The emerging Internet over the clouds will connect the previously disconnected 3 billion people, bring the Internet of Things to the remotest corners of the earth and make international communication more secure than ever.