Job Summary:
This role within the Production Engineering team will bring with it the flexibility to work across all Electronics product ranges within RF Power, contributing to the strategic growth of the business, delivering consistent capability and improved capacity to our manufacturing processes.
They will ensure that all manufacturing configuration controls are in place and up to date through the life of the product, report to the customer on technical issues, and assist the Operations facility. The main focus of the role will be to deliver continuous improvement opportunities directly impacting the profitability of RF Power and to educate their peers in lean manufacturing philosophies.
The Senior Electronics Production Engineer will drive a proactive approach to right first-time quality to promote growth, enhance the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards, and contribute towards a significant reduction in overall manufacturing costs.
Detailed Description:
Problem solving on the line:
* Component level fault finding to structured analysis to identify longer-term production and performance issues.
* Work with manufacturing and supply teams on all issues and problems of a technical nature, driving these to full root cause with sustainable corrective actions in place.
* Investigate, document, and report faults with customer-owned products, implementing improvements to solve documented faults.
* At all points during the production process, give manufacturing technical input.
* Challenge conventions to ensure continuous improvements, especially regarding manufacturing cost and ease of manufacture.
Manufacturing process development and analysis:
* Assist manufacturing in creating balanced lines with the flexibility to change depending on the production requirements.
* Review, update, write, and clear and concise work instructions (SOPs) for use by the Operations area.
* Create and update configuration control documents and all product manufacturing standard times.
* Write and review process FMEA & control plans and complete Risk Assessments, closing the loop on identified actions.
* Develop mid to long-range improvement plans for both product and process, working with the relevant stakeholders.
Support New Product Development:
* Involvement in the analysis of new and existing designs to ensure DFM & DFA criteria are met.
* Manage the required activities through the relevant phase deliverable gate of the NPI process, working with the BU Engineering and Project teams.
* Understand the lifecycle of all component types, their sources, and lead times.
Manufacturing control:
* Plan and control the execution of manufacturing change from concept to production acceptance for process improvements and trials through permits, concessions, SWI's, etc.
* Control the introduction of new parts and tools into the manufacturing environment.
* Assist with the supply of pre-production parts and assemblies to the Project teams.
Safety:
* Supports production with risk, COSHH assessment acting as subject matter expert for the product, components, assembly, and test processes. Supports a rigorous safety culture.
Support Sales: Prepare data for customer and project bids.
Requirements:
General:
* Demonstrable experience in an engineering function in support of electronics manufacturing.
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in electronics test and manufacturing engineering.
* Good communication skills that can sell and influence a range of audiences internally and externally with the ability to work with all levels of the business.
* Working knowledge of mechanical manufacturing philosophies, i.e., DFM/DFA.
* A working knowledge of electrical and mechanical assembly, manufacturing, and test.
* An ability to produce concise reports and effective presentations.
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and creativity.
* An independent thinker and able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team to tight deadlines.
* Strong analytical skills.
Technical:
* Electronics knowledge including fault finding to component level.
* Knowledge of electrical and RF test techniques would be beneficial.
* Knowledge of High Voltage electronics and encapsulation.
* Problem-solving experience (8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
* Understanding of SPC data and calculations.
Security:
* Capable of obtaining SC – Security Clearance.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity, and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
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