Senior Manufacturing Engineer: NPI & Data-Driven Leader

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes for released products, ensuring high quality, efficiency, and supply continuity. You will own production performance, apply structured engineering methods, and support NPI for a robust production transition.

The role mentors team members, promotes best practices, and drives standardized problem solving, process control, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of Manufacturing or Sustaining Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated use of root cause analysis, statistical methods, and process improvement tools.
• Strong ownership and accountability for results.
• Ability to lead across functions through influence and standardization.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data management.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge, process validation, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and mechanical drafting; PLM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing performance on assigned product lines.
• Lead root cause investigations using formal methodologies; ensure robust corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional issues to resolution with clear ownership and closure.
• Use production data to identify, prioritize, and justify improvement efforts.
• Define and implement standard approaches to waste reduction and process optimization.
• Lead manufacturing readiness during NPI and production handoff.
• Incorporate lessons learned into new product designs and processes.
• Influence design, quality, and supply chain decisions using data.
• Set direction for problem solving, documentation, and process control within the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Drive standardized processes and data-driven decision making across teams.
• Execute engineering changes with impact assessment, validation, and documentation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM systems

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes for released products, ensuring high quality, efficiency, and supply continuity. You will own production performance, apply structured engineering methods, and support NPI for a robust production transition.

The role mentors team members, promotes best practices, and drives standardized problem solving, process control, and continuous improvement across the organization.