Process Development Engineer 4

Teledyne Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Process Development Engineer develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards. The role recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, and coordinates manufacturing launches for new or revised products. It addresses complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, with considerable latitude in determining methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria. The position supports production by providing technical knowledge to help ensure products comply with engineering drawings and quality standards. It analyzes workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; designs equipment and workspace layouts; develops and improves manufacturing methods; and specifies or designs tooling, fixtures, machinery, and equipment. The role also performs failure analysis, identifies root causes, applies problem-solving methods, and interfaces with design engineering on product designs. It collaborates with management, engineering, and other staff on manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and production considerations. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities but may provide technical leadership to lower-level technicians, including training, work planning and direction, and resolution of technical work problems. Availability may be needed during evenings and weekends to meet goals and deadlines. Domestic and international travel is approximately +/-10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of directly related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or Kaizen.
Active government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship and ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately +/-10%.
Comply with safety and security procedures, including use of required personal protective equipment and wearing a company-issued badge on company property.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specific software, such as design, analysis, or ERP software.

Responsibilities

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and related information to understand manufacturing and service methods and activities.
Support production and provide technical knowledge to ensure products are completed in compliance with engineering drawings and quality standards.
Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design equipment and workspace layouts for efficiency.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing and quality and reduce the cost of parts and assemblies.
Coordinate with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and production considerations.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
Specify and/or design tooling, fixtures, special machinery, and equipment to facilitate manufacture of parts and assemblies.
Perform failure analysis, determine root causes, and apply appropriate problem-solving methods.
Interface with design engineering on product designs.
Provide technical leadership to lower-level technicians as needed, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving technical work problems.
Follow applicable import/export requirements and consult facility import/export personnel as required.
Be available during evenings and weekends when necessary to meet goals and deadlines; travel domestically and internationally as needed.