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Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne FLIR · Houston, TX

Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Travel
10%
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Houston, TX. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

They ask for
10+ years
Tools it names
Automation, Time studies
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel

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  1. 1

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
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About the role

Responsibilities

may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • ◆Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility or application.
  • ◆Use broad knowledge of products, processes, and product use in the performance of job duties.
  • ◆Perform product research, design, development, and testing.
  • ◆Perform product redesign and enhancement.
  • ◆Perform production and test equipment design, development, and testing.
  • ◆Perform sustaining engineering.
  • ◆Participate in manufacturing process improvement activities.
  • ◆Implement design or process improvements that originate from manufacturing.
  • ◆Prepare and present proposals, statements of work, technical reports, etc.
  • ◆Design new equipment or operational procedures.
  • ◆Conduct labor operations time studies.
  • ◆Develop ERP labor and material routers in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain.
  • ◆Provide technical support to manufacturing departments.
  • ◆Provide technical guidance to other personnel in manufacturing areas.
  • ◆Design, installation, maintenance and evaluation of manufacturing test equipment as well as tools, dies and fixturing.
  • ◆Manage material issues (internal and external) that arise in manufacturing (MRBs, NCMs, and CAPAs) working closely with QC
  • ◆Perform day-to-day technical and non-technical activities.
  • ◆May be assigned to lead and direct manufacturing engineering projects.
  • ◆Work with Manufacturing, Engineering/CADD to author and release Manufacturing Process/Work Instructions.
  • ◆May coordinate and direct other members of the engineering staff on assigned manufacturing projects.
  • ◆Work with SC to assist in procurement selection of raw materials used in in-house fabrications.
  • ◆Respond to inquiries or complaints from internal production departments, vendors, and customers.
  • ◆Participate in Company Quality and Safety systems.
  • ◆Performs all other duties requested, directed, or assigned.
  • ◆Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Supervisory

Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory

responsibilities

but may provide technical leadership to lower level engineers including carrying out lead

responsibilities

in accordance with applicable regulations and laws and the organization’s policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and resolving technically related work problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • ◆Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
  • ◆Design – Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • ◆Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
  • ◆Project Management – Communicates changes and progress.
  • ◆Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
  • ◆Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • ◆Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.
  • ◆Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
  • ◆Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.
  • ◆Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  • ◆Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
  • ◆Judgement – Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
  • ◆Motivation – Demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • ◆Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
  • ◆Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through commitments.
  • ◆Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • ◆Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
  • ◆Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • ◆Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change delay, or unexpected events.
  • ◆Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
  • ◆Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities;
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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

Summary

Participate in a variety of technical and non-technical activities in support of the organization’s manufacturing engineering needs including product and process design and redesign, sustaining engineering, and equipment and product testing across all manufacturing areas.

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