Senior Manufacturing Engineer, AEye

• The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, bridging design and manufacturing, while ensuring process readiness, product quality, and seamless scaling
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, ideally across both start-up and mid-size companies
• Proven leadership experience in highly complex technology products life cycle from design to NPI and volume manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes involving MEMS, PCBs, optics, plastics, and metal castings/machining
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP, MES, and QMS systems
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specs, and technical documentation
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Certified Laser Safety Officer or equivalent training/experience
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Desirable

• We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in prototype builds and new product introduction (NPI) within the LiDAR and optoelectronics space
• This role is central to managing our low-volume prototype production at our pilot facility and leading the technology transfer to external EMS partners
• Oversee execution of low-volume production at the Pleasanton pilot facility
• Supervise and mentor manufacturing technicians
• Serve as the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) with authority to evaluate, monitor, and enforce laser hazard controls
• Drive transfer of build processes from pilot to contract manufacturers (CMs/EMS)
• Collaborate with EMS partners to establish stable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes
• Ensure alignment with project milestones for C-sample readiness and beyond
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, calibration and assembly guides, and validation reports
• Issue and manage MCOs/ECOs for process and product changes
• Implement and manage MES systems for traceability and control
• Identify and implement improvements in processes, tooling, and test methods to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency
• Support design-for-manufacturing (DFM) input early in the product lifecycle
• Support implementation of a resilient global supply chain working closely with Aeye team members
• Manage MRB (Material Review Board) for discrepant materials and process issues