Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Rochester, New York at QED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLC

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Rochester, New York

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Work arrangement: On-site

Travel: Periodic, infrequent travel may be required. Ability to travel and communicate effectively globally.

Compensation: The target hiring range is generally $140,000–$165,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and business needs. This role is eligible for QED's annual performance-based incentive program with a target opportunity of 15% of base salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) program.

At QED Technologies, we are building what's next.

For 30 years, QED has helped customers solve complex challenges in precision optics through advanced fabrication and metrology technologies. Our proprietary solutions support applications across aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, space and astronomy, research, fusion, and other advanced industries.

Our work depends on talented people who bring curiosity, precision, collaboration, and ownership to difficult problems. We are building a high-performing culture where people are trusted to make an impact, teams work across boundaries, and continuous improvement is part of how we operate.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads and develops QED's Manufacturing Engineering function, providing the technical, operational, and people leadership that keeps our manufacturing processes robust, scalable, and efficient as we support current production and future growth.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to enable successful product introduction, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement across QED's manufacturing operations. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, while also providing hands-on technical guidance for complex manufacturing and production challenges.

This is more than a process-improvement role. The successful candidate will combine deep, hands-on manufacturing engineering expertise with strategic planning, team development, and cross-functional leadership. You will be comfortable balancing the demands of people leadership with the technical rigor required to drive manufacturing excellence, quality, and compliance across QED's product lines.

The primary work location for this position is QED's main headquarters in Rochester, NY. Applicants must reside within commuting distance of the Rochester location. Relocation will not be provided for this role.

QED Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QED Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

This position may involve access to information, technology, software, or products controlled under U.S. export-control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations. Where applicable, QED may need to determine whether an export license or other authorization is required for a candidate to access controlled information.