Process Engineering Manager

FLIR; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in advanced technologies for industrial growth. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, and implementing continuous improvements. You'll lead a team in analyzing and enhancing production methods, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive cost-effectiveness and quality. If you're passionate about making an impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in every aspect of production.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of managerial experience leading process engineering teams.
• Black belt Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Engineering

RF Experience

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Leadership

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP Software

Education

BSEE

PhD in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

ERP/MRP Software

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

Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of sophisticated microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for the most demanding challenges. Our products and capabilities are sought after by civilian and military organizations spanning numerous global markets, including Aviation, Communication, Electronic Warfare (EW/ECM/CIED), Industrial, Missile/UAV, Radar, Satcom, Space, and Test and Measurement. Teledyne Microwave Solutions invests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the world’s most advanced MW/RF capabilities for current and emerging challenges.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for optimizing and improving the efficiency of each of the manufacturing processes. Identifying and implementing continuous improvement, the improvement shall include and not be limited to Yield, Throughput, Productivity, Price of nonconformities and Cost of sales. Ensure the smooth functioning of the production lines, develop new techniques, and modify existing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production.
• Identify opportunities by analyzing process data and metrics.
• Optimize current processes to meet all customer and internal requirements.
• Facilitates team to critically review current processes for effectiveness, quality, and simplification.
• Develops processes for high efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Develop, sustain, and improve process related documentation.
• Eliminates waste using lean principles.
• Responsible for all aspects of lean deployment and six sigma activities.
• Implements appropriate sustainable process controls.
• Provide process data analytics for process monitoring, diagnosis, and optimization.
• Monitor, measure and monetize projects and actions post implementation to quantify improvement.
• Performs risk assessments and implements appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Designs, runs, tests, and qualifies systems and processes.
• Perform process design, development, and implementation of capital projects.
• Analyze and trouble shoot process problems to make continuous and permanent improvements.
• Develops in depth knowledge of organizations business lines and products.
• Implements innovative business and technical solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to employees.
• Provide support and guidance to team to meet daily work demands.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provide training/training programs as needed.
• Ensures compliance with company and industry standards.
• Continuously promote right first time and drive first pass yield.

Other Responsibilities:

• Critical thinking, Sound decision maker and strict attention to detail.
• Coordinate cross training per the business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BSEE, PHD in Mechanical, Electrical a plus.
• 5 - 8 years of managerial experience leading process engineering teams.
• 8-10 years of experience leading process engineering teams.
• RF experience.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP Software.
• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.
• Knowledge of ISO9k and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen.
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and capabilities.
• Black belt Lean/ 6 sigma certification.
• 5S implementations.
• Leading Gemba and Kaizen events.
• Experience with CAD software/ AUTO CAD.
• SPC/CPK/DOE expert.
• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Salary Range: $139,700.00-$187,770.00

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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/Affirmative Action 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.