Production Engineer

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.

Overview:   Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.   Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.   At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity – the opportunity to cherish and celebrate the value of diversity, to bring our full and authentic selves to work and to feel fully involved and respected – and we are committed to this journey. Occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability are also an integral part of our business strategy, and we believe in implementing environmental, health and safety improvements to continually enhance the working environment for staff, visitors and contractors.   Role overview   We are looking for a Production Engineer to play a key role in supporting the manufacture of advanced RF and microwave products used in some of the world's most demanding defence and communications applications. This is an opportunity to work across production support, process improvement and new product introduction within a growing engineering business.   What you’ll be involved in   The position plays a key role in improving yield, reliability, and efficiency across production, working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams. Operating within a regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, the role ensures that manufacturing, test, and inspection processes are defined, controlled, and continuously improved in accordance with AS9100 / ISO9001 standards, customer requirements, and the company Quality Management System.   Summary of key responsibilities   Provide technical support to manufacturing and test operations, resolving production issues and driving improvements in quality, yield, and efficiency. Investigate manufacturing, test, and product failures, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions. Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes for RF and electronic products. Create and maintain production documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and test procedures. Support the introduction of new products into manufacture, ensuring processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, and training are in place for successful production release. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and right-first-time performance. Specify, introduce, validate, and maintain production tooling, fixtures, jigs, test equipment, and manufacturing aids. Analyse production and test data to identify trends, improve process capability, and reduce waste, rework, and downtime. Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to deliver operational and business objectives.