Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Teledyne Technologies
- Location
- US - Oak Ridge, TN
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
About this role
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
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. #AnyThreatAnywhere Job Summary: As a member of the Operations organization, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering team and providing strategic and technical direction across manufacturing Engineering. This role oversees product sustainment, continuous improvement initiatives, new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, and automation integration to support current production requirements and future business growth. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager serves as a key interface between Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations to ensure efficient, scalable, and high-quality manufacturing processes. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management. Own manufacturing engineering activities supporting production, product sustainment, and operational excellence initiatives. Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and cost reduction. Lead manufacturing readiness activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions. Identify, evaluate, and deploy automation solutions to improve production capacity, repeatability, and efficiency. Partner with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and support DFM initiatives. Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for manufacturing, quality, and process issues. Establish and monitor manufacturing performance metrics while driving actions to achieve operational objectives. Support capital equipment planning, justification, procurement, and implementation activities. Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards. Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline. 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. 5+ years of leadership or management experience leading engineering teams. Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations, process development, and product sustainment. Strong project management, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills. Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent communication skills and ability to lead