Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing methods, processes, and operational sequences used in the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role collaborates with Design Engineering to support the release of new lens products, estimates manufacturing costs, establishes time standards, and recommends tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines. This position also maintains accurate manufacturing records and reporting systems in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and Global Trade Compliance requirements. The work combines hands-on electro-mechanical activities, technical problem-solving, creativity, and attention to detail across office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the production of infrared lenses.
• Create, review, and update assembly and test instructions and checklists to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate material and production defects and partner with Quality to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Address out-of-flow materials and provide technical support to Production and Quality.
• Continuously improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, tooling, and training.
• Collaborate with Equipment Maintenance and external vendors to optimize equipment performance and maintain production efficiency.
• Train production technicians on new processes and periodically audit established processes for compliance and effectiveness.
• Partner with Mechanical and Tooling Design teams to develop and implement devices that improve production processes.
• Evaluate, justify, specify, and procure new equipment to support development and production requirements.
• Apply Lean and 5S manufacturing principles to promote operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure accurate specifications are used for product evaluation and validation.
• Perform environmental testing of opto-mechanical systems using thermal chambers and vibration testing equipment.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar mechanical design software
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Prior experience with imaging optical design principles
• Prior experience with Infra optical systems and radiometry
• Lean/5S training and experience required
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, process controls, and production systems
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing and production issues
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5S principles and practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  
  

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.