Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Infrared

Teledyne FLIR; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Systems to lead manufacturing method development and support NPI for advanced infrared and electro-mechanical products.

The role requires driving DFx, supporting design for manufacturability, leading root cause investigations, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to transition products from design to production while improving yield and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience in electrical/electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with NPI, production transfer, and full-rate manufacturing.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience with ECOs, manufacturing documentation, and process development.
• Experience with PCBAs, electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses, test systems, or related technologies.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) programs preferred.
• Experience with optical products, sensors, imaging systems, and infrared technology preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma or similar methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, computer, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex design and manufacturing problems with engineering support as required.
• Take ownership of assigned products and manufacturing processes and provide technical direction to Technicians and production personnel.
• Work hands-on with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and electro-mechanical issues.
• Analyze design challenges during NPI and develop manufacturing methods, operations sequences, tooling, and processes.
• Review and approve new product designs to ensure DFM and DFA principles are incorporated early.
• Partner with Electrical Engineering to resolve design, integration, test, and manufacturability issues.
• Support successful transition of products from Design Engineering to Production.
• Provide daily production floor support for complex electrical/electro-mechanical assemblies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Systems/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering degrees considered with experience

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Systems to lead manufacturing method development and support NPI for advanced infrared and electro-mechanical products.

The role requires driving DFx, supporting design for manufacturability, leading root cause investigations, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to transition products from design to production while improving yield and cost efficiency.