Process Engineer

Teledyne FLIR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Surveillance Division in Wilsonville is seeking a Build and Test Supervisor to lead a five-person team responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality products. You will oversee manufacturing systems, maintenance, tooling design, and process documentation while collaborating with the NPI team to ensure readiness of new products.

Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a BS+ in a technical field, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma approaches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering on an established product, and NPI of system level products and process/product improvements.
• Strong knowledge of build and test activities for supporting large production efforts.
• Experience managing and coordinating groups and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem identification/solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct daily standup meetings to align team with tasks and priorities.
• Track preventive maintenance for manufacturing production.
• Provide troubleshooting and support to production systems and equipment.
• Lead Kaizen, Kata and other Lean events to drive continuous improvements.
• Coordinate DFMEAs and PFMEAs as part of NPI and launch processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BS+ in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SolidWorks

Job description

As a build and test supervisor at Teledyne FLIR Surveillance Division Wilsonville, you will be placed on a team of highly skilled professionals and be asked to lead and perform challenging tasks daily. The team works to support a critical Naval mission that supports strategic impact for the United States. Our products are used as force multipliers and provide United States servicemen and women the advantage in contested environments. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead and work in a challenging and rewarding industry. This position will report to the Director of MFE & NPI. This role is responsible for on-time delivery of the product to the customer. This is achieved by maintaining production up time related to manufacturing equipment, supporting service activities to improve throughput, and ensuring quality and consistency of build is achieved. The position will directly lead a team of five on all manufacturing systems and support related tasks. The role will also work with the NPI team to ensure deliverables are provided in advance to support service readiness of new products. This position will also ensure production floor equipment is maintained appropriately, and contingency plans are in place as needed. This role requires a working knowledge of OSHA-30 and the ability to fulfil the role as the primary product safety.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with team daily to deliver on-time and quality products to critical customers.
• Lead and Conduct Daily Standup Meeting – align team with tasks and key prioritizes each day prior to work kick-off.
• Track preventative maintenance process for Manufacturing Production.
• Support and respond to production systems, prioritization and communication of work supporting production manufacturing equipment.
• Work load and priority management for MFG Systems team.
• Design and develop assembly tooling as required.
• Provide troubleshooting and technician assistance to resolve line down events.
• Analyze service processes and their impact on product manufacturing parameters.
• Review, create, and support product/process documentation as appropriate.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements, cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Provide weekly report on progress of product line, maintenance status and safety.
• Support response in resolving both priority customer and production escalations.
• Development of processes and individuals, providing feedback for growth and improvement.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen, Kata, and other Lean based events.
• Coordinate and Lead DFMEAs and PFMEAs as part of New Product Development and Launch process.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to maintain and improve test metrics and methods
• Manage new equipment research, ordering, and setup
• Responsible for management of all product safety, training, and facilitation.
• Ensure and enforce proper industrial hygiene in the work area (Clean-up, reorganization, labeling, and disposal)

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering on an established product, and NPI of system level products and process/product improvements.
• Strong knowledge of build and test activities for supporting large production efforts.
• Experience managing and coordinating groups and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem identification/solving skills.
• BS+ in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent, preferred.
• SPC/DOE/Six Sigma/lean manufacturing tool skills preferred.
• Broad manufacturing experience with electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical products.
• Experience with building products – specifically hands-on assembly and ATP and ESS tasks
• Proven project planning, scheduling and management skills.
• Experience with Project and Information management tools – Jira and Confluence.
• Working level understanding of SolidWorks, CAD, LabView, MATLAB, and Office 365
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated worth ethic
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Organization and time management

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.