Coating Process Engineer

FLIR; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electro-optical technology seeks an individual for a role focused on coating process planning. The successful candidate will engage with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing processes, ensuring high standards and implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality. Candidates should have a robust engineering background, familiarity with Lean methodologies, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering or scientific background to engage with engineering and production teams.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma at Green Belt level or higher.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical standards for high-precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop process planning using the AX system.
• Support weekly cost margin investigations and KPI tracking.
• Address daily process issues and troubleshoot production problems.

Skills

Understanding of coating principles

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Motivation

Attention to detail

Education

High standard of education in engineering or science

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be visionary

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 pharmaceutical research.

We seek individuals who thrive on making an impact and enjoy being part of a winning team.

Job Description

Company Overview

Teledyne Qioptiq is a leader in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supporting complex electro-optical components, modules, and subsystems. Our products include tactical solutions for the dismounted warfighter, satellite cover glass, Heads Up Displays (HUD), Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD), energetic devices, and subsystems such as Electronic Safe, Arm and Fire (ESAF) devices, Firing Modules (FMs), Ignition Safety Devices (ISDs), and detonators.

Position Outline

This role involves establishing coating process planning aligned with VCPs, investigating process issues, identifying reasons for product cost variances, resolving technical problems, and implementing corrective actions to reduce defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process plannings and routings using the AX system.
• Support weekly cost margin investigations and KPI tracking.
• Review coating status, specifications, and design files.
• Assess tooling availability and requirements, and place orders as needed.
• Review and update drawing configurations.
• Adjust batch sizes and chamber loading rules in collaboration with Optical Process Engineers.
• Assist with repeat and new order inquiries (AX Opportunities).
• Address daily process issues, troubleshoot production problems, and support quality improvement initiatives (FRACAS, Problem Solving A3).
• Support standard work processes such as GEMBA, TIER meetings, MRB, and FRB.
• Operate coating equipment to support process qualification and chamber commissioning as required.

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Personal Specification:

All candidates must have:

• An understanding of coating principles.
• A high standard of education, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with scientific methods.
• An engineering or scientific background to engage credibly with engineering and production teams.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge supported by Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• Strong commercial acumen, professionalism, and excellent communication skills.
• Motivation, responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail.

Desirable qualities include:

• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical standards for high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
• Knowledge of interferometry, profilometry, and polishing materials.
• Relevant engineering qualifications.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 quality standards.

Teledyne is committed to high ethical standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Integrity and high ethics are core to our reputation for innovative sensing solutions.