Lean Manufacturing Engineer

US - Garland, TX

Full time

REQ34014

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

Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer who will provide hands-on technical leadership to develop, optimize, and sustain high-reliability microelectronics manufacturing processes from engineering handoff through full-scale production. This role focuses on process stability, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and production readiness by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods. This role will partner closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support new product introductions, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring shop-floor execution aligns with documented standards and KPIs.

What you'll do

The essential functions and key responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, modify, and optimize manufacturing processes from engineering handoff through full-scale production.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership for critical microelectronics processes, including wire bond, epoxy die attach, hermetic sealing, welding, lid attach, leak testing, and assembly.

• Lead and facilitate DFM reviews, ensuring early and effective collaboration between design engineering and manufacturing.

• Analyze process and test data to define operating limits, specifications, and control parameters.

• Plan and execute DoEs, equipment capability studies, and support the introduction of new tools, fixtures, and automation technologies.

• Support reliability engineering activities including material evaluations, component assessments, failure analysis support, and reliability improvement recommendations.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, scrap reduction, throughput, cost, and process stability.

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods to eliminate waste and improve execution.

• Support organization KPIs to monitor yield, rework, scrap, cycle time, and production readiness.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts for new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvement projects.

• Ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects shop-floor execution and drives execution discipline.

What you need

• Associate's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial, or a related discipline) and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or continuous improvement; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Hands-on experience with microelectronics or high-reliability manufacturing processes such as wire bonding, die attach, hermetic sealing, welding, or precision assembly - required

• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to coordinate engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams - required

• Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives, track actions and risks, and drive timely closure - required

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification - preferred

• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, and yield improvement methodologies - preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated manufacturing environments - preferred

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems- preferred

What we offer

• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment

• Opportunities to grow within a global technology leader

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement savings plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

What happens next

Apply online and our recruiting team will review your application. If your background aligns, we'll reach out to schedule a conversation. We value transparency and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Due to the type of work performed at this facility and certain access restrictions, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, including U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.

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.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ?

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.