Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne FLIR; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Exton, PA to develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes that boost productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. This role collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering to ensure products meet specifications and business goals.

You will design layouts, analyze data, lead continuous improvement initiatives, create SOPs, support new product introductions, perform CAPA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing process design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to generate and deliver presentations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support new product introductions by validating production readiness.
• Investigate production issues and implement CAPA.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality, safety, and operations.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, automation, and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with quality to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in capital projects from selection to validation.
• Monitor KPIs and improve throughput, yield, and utilization.
• Support safety programs and EH&S standards.
• Train production staff on new processes and best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

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, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. This position works closely with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure products are manufactured according to specifications while meeting operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing processes and validating production readiness.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality, safety, and operational challenges.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment, tooling, automation, and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality systems.
• Participate in capital projects, including equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop strategies to improve throughput, yield, utilization, and overall equipment utilization.
• Support safety programs and ensure manufacturing processes comply with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Train production personnel in the new processes, equipment, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing process design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to generate and deliver presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

#qioptiq Teledyne and all of 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 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.