Seth Feinberg
Greeley
Summary
Engineering leader with 20+ years at Burris Optics, progressing from Staff Mechanical Engineer to Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering, and currently leading Manufacturing operations and enterprise strategic projects. Hands-on mechanical design background (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) with strong program management, cross-functional stakeholder leadership, and supplier/overseas manufacturing partnership experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Manufacturing
Burris Optics
Greeley
2025.03 - Current
- Lead manufacturing operations during a major organizational transition, overseeing production performance, efficiency, and cross-site collaboration.
- Improved product efficiency by 10%+ year over year through process optimization and team development.
- Integrated two new product lines into the Greeley assembly operation to support overflow production for a sister company in Ohio.
- Serve as the primary Manufacturing Engineering resource for new product lines, partnering with Ohio-based engineering and quality teams.
- Lead phase-down and facility closure planning as manufacturing transitions to Ohio (targeted Q2/Q3 2026).
Strategic Special Projects Lead – Corporate Relocation
Burris Optics
Greeley
2024.05 - Current
- Lead shareholder-driven corporate headquarters consolidation and relocation initiative.
- Evaluated and planned relocation scenarios in Colorado before pivoting to Ohio due to cost constraints.
- Secured a lower-cost Ohio facility requiring minimal renovation; partnered with local government to obtain property improvement grants tied to workforce growth.
- Develop and execute an $8M+ capital project budget, coordinating designers, contractors, and equipment vendors.
Director of Engineering
Burris Optics
Greeley
2017.01 - Current
- Set engineering strategy and execution for product development, manufacturing engineering, and resource planning to support New Product Introductions.
- Manage engineering schedules, budgets, and staffing; translate business priorities into roadmaps and deliverables.
- Lead hiring, development, and performance management; created and implemented a formal onboarding and training program for new engineers.
- Own strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with sister companies in Vermont and Germany.
- Led engineering operations through the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling remote workflows and uninterrupted product development.
Engineering Manager
Burris Optics
Greeley
2011.01 - 2017.01
- Managed a hands-on mechanical design team while continuing active product development.
- Hired, mentored, and retained engineers while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and documentation requirements.
- Served as technical interface for overseas manufacturing partners (primarily Asia), supporting DFM reviews, quality inspections, and line improvements.
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Burris Optics
Greeley
2006.01 - 2011.01
- Designed riflescope product families using 2D AutoCAD and 3D SolidWorks.
- Performed tolerance analysis, GD&T, and detailed drawing creation; led projects cradle-to-grave from concept through manufacturing.
- Supported production ramp-up, MRB activities, and authored assembly work instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Colorado School of Mines
Skills
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Project Management
- Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Mindset
- DFM/DFMEA
- Mechanical Design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- GD&T
- Tolerance Analysis
- Capital Projects & Facilities Transitions
Timeline
Director of Manufacturing
Burris Optics
2025.03 - Current
Strategic Special Projects Lead – Corporate Relocation
Burris Optics
2024.05 - Current
Director of Engineering
Burris Optics
2017.01 - Current
Engineering Manager
Burris Optics
2011.01 - 2017.01
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Burris Optics
2006.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Colorado School of Mines