Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Systems (US Citizenship Required)

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

** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Systems supports the transition of new products into operations and resolves technical issues for products currently in production. This position plays a critical role in bringing advanced electro-mechanical, electrical, and infrared products from design into manufacturing by partnering closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. The role works across the entire product lifecycle, influencing product design, manufacturability, production readiness, cost, quality, and yield. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for electrical and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing methods, equipment, and processes.

Primary Job Duties & 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, electro-mechanical, test, and system-level issues.
• Analyze design challenges during New Product Introduction (NPI) and develop manufacturing methods, operations sequences, tooling, and production processes for new and existing infrared and electro-mechanical products.
• Review, comment on, and approve new product designs to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are incorporated early in the development process.
• Partner with Electrical Engineering teams to resolve design, integration, test, assembly, and manufacturability issues.
• Support successful transition of products from Design Engineering to Production while ensuring production readiness and manufacturability objectives are achieved.
• Provide daily production floor support for complex electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies, including PCBAs, wiring harnesses, test systems, sensors, and integrated products.
• Lead root cause investigations, failure analysis activities, and implementation of corrective actions to improve quality, reliability, and yield.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to resolve manufacturing, assembly, component, and documentation issues.
• Participate in the review and approval of all Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for supported products.
• Liaison with Engineering to maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, product designs, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and production support records.
• Evaluate manufacturing costs, process capabilities, labor estimates, and production time standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and yield improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred. Candidates with degrees in Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines may be considered if they possess significant experience supporting electrical or electronics manufacturing environments.
• 6-8+ years of experience in electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting products through design release, NPI, production transfer, and full-rate manufacturing.
• Strong experience troubleshooting electrical and electro-mechanical products in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective action implementation.
• Experience working with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), manufacturing documentation, and process development.
• Experience with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses, test systems, or related electrical manufacturing technologies preferred.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs strongly preferred.
• Experience with optical products, sensors, imaging systems, portable instruments, electro-optical systems, and/or infrared technology strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or similar manufacturing improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, computer, and interpersonal skills.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.