Lead Mechanical Engineer — R&D, Testing & Systems

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Houston to support R&D, product design, sustaining engineering, and testing of deployable marine seismic data acquisition equipment.

The role emphasizes interpreting engineering documentation, leading projects, and collaborating with manufacturing for process improvements. Candidates should have a BS in mechanical engineering and 5 years of related experience. Knowledge of change control and ITAR compliance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering documentation, technical specifications, drawings, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge to support design, development, implementation, and operation activities.
• Ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical designs.
• Ability to prepare, review and evaluate technical documentation, specifications, test plans and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical matters.
• Knowledge of engineering testing - including debugging, design, and DFT (design for test).
• Knowledge of deployable marine seismic data acquisition equipment
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of the organizations and with customers.
• Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of change control practices and engineering change control processes.
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance classifications (EAR & ITAR).
• Ability to lead and/or coordinate activities of others in the group.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced, extensive knowledge of products, processes, and product application in the performance of job duties.
• Perform product research, design, development, and testing.
• Perform product redesign and enhancement.
• Perform production and test equipment design, development, and testing.
• Perform sustaining engineering.
• Participate in manufacturing process improvement activities.
• Prepare and present proposals, statements of work, technical reports, etc.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing departments.
• Perform day-to-day technical and non-technical activities.
• Lead and direct engineering projects.
• Coordinate and direct other members of the engineering staff on assigned engineering projects.
• Mentor junior engineering staff members.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from internal production departments, vendors, and customers.
• Participate in Company Quality and Safety systems
• Follow all Trade Compliance policies
• Perform all other duties requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting specs

Engineering design

Troubleshooting

MS Office

ERP systems (IFS)

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

PDMPro

SolidWorks Simulation

Engineering change control

ITAR knowledge

Communication

Project leadership

Education

BS or higher Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

PDMPro

SolidWorks Simulation

IFS ERP

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Houston to support R&D, product design, sustaining engineering, and testing of deployable marine seismic data acquisition equipment.

The role emphasizes interpreting engineering documentation, leading projects, and collaborating with manufacturing for process improvements. Candidates should have a BS in mechanical engineering and 5 years of related experience. Knowledge of change control and ITAR compliance is a plus.