Jr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the position

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. The position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Works under general supervision. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services.
• Support production and provide technical knowledge for the successful completion of products in compliance with Engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that will enhance manufacturing, quality and reduce cost of parts and assemblies.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Specify and/or design tooling fixtures, special machinery, and equipment to facilitate the manufacture of parts and assemblies.
• Perform failure analysis to determine root cause and apply appropriate problem-solving methods.
• Interface with design engineering on product designs.
• Be available daily, including evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 0-2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen.
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…).