Manufacturing Engineer: Lead High-Mix Process Improvements

Front Door Defense; Miamisburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support a low-volume, high-mix production environment. You will develop work instructions, validate processes and drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing methods.

You will train staff, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and review designs for manufacturability while pursuing cost reductions and safety compliance in a dynamic, mission‑critical setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or machining certificate preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD platforms.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Strong understanding of blueprints and GD&T.
• Proactive communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and update work instructions defining critical-to-quality characteristics and process controls.
• Train production personnel on new processes and revisions.
• Lead multiple continuous improvement and process development initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and planning to meet schedules and reduce costs.
• Support and develop assembly processes involving soldering, encapsulation, fastening.
• Investigate issues and drive corrective actions.
• Review designs for manufacturability and propose improvements.
• Support early-stage design concepts and prototype builds.
• Conduct make/buy and value-engineering studies for cost reductions.
• Streamline processes by eliminating waste and improving safety-related controls.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Proactive communication

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or machining certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

3D CAD platforms

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support a low-volume, high-mix production environment. You will develop work instructions, validate processes and drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing methods.

You will train staff, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and review designs for manufacturability while pursuing cost reductions and safety compliance in a dynamic, mission‑critical setting.