Coating Process Engineer

Teledyne Qioptiq; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defense sectors is looking for an Entry Level Coating Process Engineer. The role involves establishing coating process planning, managing production issues, and requiring a sound understanding of engineering principles. Candidates should possess a Lean Six Sigma certification and demonstrate strong communication skills, as this role collaborates closely with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be proficient in coating principles and have an engineering/scientific background.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is essential.
• Excellent communication and detail-oriented skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process planning and resolve production issues.
• Support cost margin investigations and manage coating orders.
• Operate equipment for new process validation.

Skills

Understanding of coating principles

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or scientific background

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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, environmental monitoring, electronics, oceanographic research, oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceuticals.

We are seeking individuals who thrive on making an impact and enjoy working in a winning team environment.

Job Description

Company Overview

Teledyne Qioptiq specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supporting complex electro-optical components, modules, and systems for military and aerospace applications, including tactical solutions, satellite cover glass, HUDs, HMDs, energetic devices, and detonators.

Position Outline

Establish coating process planning aligned with VCPs from Vacuum Coating Development Engineers. Investigate daily process issues, identify reasons for product cost variances, resolve technical issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete process planning and routings on AX system.
• Support cost margin investigations and review coating status of orders.
• Review tooling, drawing configurations, and amend batch sizes as needed.
• Support order inquiries and resolve production process problems, focusing on quality issues.
• Support daily processes and may operate plant equipment for new process validation and chamber commissioning.

Personal Specification

Candidates must have:

• Understanding of coating principles.
• Strong education background, proficient in Microsoft Office, and familiar with scientific methods.
• Engineering or scientific background for credible communication with engineering and production teams.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Commercial acumen, professionalism, and excellent communication skills.
• High motivation, responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail.

Desirable skills include knowledge of high precision manufacturing standards, continuous improvement methodologies, interferometry, profilometry, polishing processes, relevant engineering qualifications, and experience with ISO9001/AS9100 environments.

Additional Details

Level: Entry level

Type: Full-time

Functions: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Software Development