Lead Process Engineer – Defense Manufacturing & Lean

Teledyne; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Surveillance Wilsonville is seeking a Build and Test Supervisor to lead a five‑person team and ensure on‑time, quality delivery for critical naval missions. You will manage production tooling, maintenance, and process improvements while coordinating with NPI and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, safety, and process optimization in a dynamic defense environment focused on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading manufacturing build and test activities for high‑volume products.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily standup and align team priorities for on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate DMU resources and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Support test, inspection and documentation to ensure quality and throughput.
• Drive continuous improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve test metrics and methods.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

LEAN

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Surveillance Wilsonville is seeking a Build and Test Supervisor to lead a five‑person team and ensure on‑time, quality delivery for critical naval missions. You will manage production tooling, maintenance, and process improvements while coordinating with NPI and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, safety, and process optimization in a dynamic defense environment focused on reliability and performance.