Space Imaging Manufacturing Engineer

Front Door Defense; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne e2v in Chelmsford is seeking a Space Imaging Manufacturing Engineer to develop high-precision silicon assemblies for space imaging CCD and CMOS sensors. This role involves working with production engineers to optimize manufacturing processes, assist in prototyping, and manage operations flow. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and an HNC in Engineering or Physics. The position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail, contributing to innovative technology for space missions.

Qualifications

• Experience of Production/Manufacturing.
• Experience of developing manufacturing processes.
• Experience of working in a project manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing Probe capabilities for testing CCD/CMOS Wafers.
• Work with Production Engineers to optimize DFM.
• Assist in developing procedures for new product prototyping.
• Continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes.
• Generate SAP ME routings and BOMs.
• Ensure documentation through Configuration Control Boards.
• Manage and optimize operations flow.
• Assist with production trials.

Skills

Production/Manufacturing experience

Process development

Project manufacturing environment experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience

Job description

Space Imaging Manufacturing Engineer

Develop high precision silicon assembly for space imaging CCD and CMOS sensors

Location: Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Overview

Teledyne e2v in Chelmsford is the largest commercial employer in the City of Chelmsford, employing over 850 people in Essex. The site generates world‑leading technology critical for humankind, including vital components for radiotherapy machines and imaging devices used in groundbreaking space missions. Our Space Imaging business in Chelmsford provides high performance CCD, Infrared and CMOS sensors for space science, earth observation, astronomy, and high energy physics applications.

Summary

• Development of new and existing Probe capabilities for the testing of CCD / CMOS Wafers
• Work with Production Engineers to ensure DFM (design for manufacture) is optimized
• Assist with development and writing procedures for the prototyping of new products
• Continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes and work instructions, working with the wider production/manufacturing team
• Generation of SAP ME routings from the manufacturing flow diagrams
• Generation of SAP BOM's and master data, working with design, engineering and procurement teams
• Ensure all documentation is confirmed through Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Manage and optimize operations flow (information and production flow)
• Assist with production trials and ensure all relevant documentation is completed
• Work to existing NPI processes

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Experience of Production/Manufacturing
• Experience of developing manufacturing processes
• Experience of working in a project manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with documented results
• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Self‑motivation
• Attention to detail
HNC in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience

To succeed in this role, you could also have:

• Experience within an Electronics product manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Teledyne and all 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/Affirmative Action 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.