Manufacturing Engineer

Summary:

Participate in a variety of technical and non-technical activities in support of the organization's manufacturing engineering needs including product and process design and redesign, sustaining engineering, and equipment and product testing across all manufacturing areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility or application.
• Use broad knowledge of products, processes, and product use in the performance of job duties.
• Perform product research, design, development, testing, redesign, and enhancement.
• Perform production and test equipment design, development, and testing.
• Perform sustaining engineering and participate in manufacturing process improvement activities.
• Implement design or process improvements that originate from manufacturing.
• Prepare and present proposals, statements of work, technical reports, etc.
• Design new equipment or operational procedures.
• Conduct labor operations time studies.
• Develop ERP labor and material routers in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing departments and personnel.
• Design, installation, maintenance, and evaluation of manufacturing test equipment as well as tools, dies, and fixturing.
• Manage material issues (internal and external) arising in manufacturing (MRBs, NCMs, and CAPAs) working closely with QC.
• Perform day-to-day technical and non-technical activities.
• May be assigned to lead and direct manufacturing engineering projects and coordinate other engineering staff on those projects.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering/CADD to author and release Manufacturing Process/Work Instructions.
• Work with SC to assist in procurement selection of raw materials used in in-house fabrications.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from internal production departments, vendors, and customers.
• Participate in Company Quality and Safety systems.
• Perform all other duties requested, directed, or assigned.
• Be available on evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide technical leadership to lower level engineers, including carrying out lead responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations, laws, and the organization's policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving technically related work problems.

Competencies:

• Analytical, Design, Problem Solving, and Project Management.
• Technical Skills, Oral and Written Communication, Teamwork, and Business Acumen.
• Ethics, Organizational Support, Judgement, and Motivation.
• Planning/Organizing, Professionalism, Quality, and Quantity.
• Safety and Security (including use of PPE and reporting unsafe conditions).
• Adaptability, Dependability, Initiative, and Innovation.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a related field and 10 years of directly related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Automated Manufacturing Processes and Data is a plus.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information to managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and to apply trigonometry, calculus, and statistics for design, analysis, and problem solving.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of software for presenting analytical results such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Knowledge of LabVIEW or Python is a plus.
• Other Essential Duties: Follow all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP).

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to travel domestically approximately 10%.

Position Requirements (Site/CBU Specific):

• U.S. Person status may be required for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data. Under ITAR, defense and military related technical information may only be shared with U.S. Persons unless authorized by the Department of State or a special exemption applies.

Equal Opportunity:

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.