Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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 Relays (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC) is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team! We are truly Everywhereyoulook!
At Teledyne Relays, part of Teledyne Defense Electronics, you’ll help advance high-reliability electromechanical products used across aerospace, defense, industrial, and other demanding applications.
We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager who enjoys solving complex problems, developing talented people and turning ideas into measurable improvements on the factory floor.
In this visible leadership role, you’ll shape manufacturing strategy, guide process and automation investments, and build the capabilities needed for a world-class operation.
You’ll work closely with leaders across Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain—giving you broad exposure, meaningful influence, and the opportunity to see your decisions translate into real business results.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Visible impact: Lead improvements that directly influence quality, delivery, cost, and customer outcomes.
- Career growth: Expand your leadership scope while mentoring engineers and technical professionals.
- Modern manufacturing: Evaluate and implement automation, advanced equipment, and emerging production technologies.
- Strategic influence: Help guide capital investments and long-term manufacturing decisions.
- Cross-functional exposure: Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Meaningful work: Support highly reliable products designed for some of the world’s most demanding environments.
- Strong platform: Join a financially strong, technology-driven organization recognized for innovation and engineering excellence.
What You’ll Own
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and maintenance professionals.
- Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen organizational capability through practical coaching, training, and talent development.
- Deliver measurable gains in throughput, quality, cost, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Use SPC, process capability analysis, KPIs, and other manufacturing data to prioritize decisions and track results.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the operation.
- Improve the uptime, reliability, and utilization of manufacturing assets.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to assess automation opportunities and emerging manufacturing technologies.
- Turn complex technical issues into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders and stakeholders.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Five or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
- A record of leading manufacturing process improvements and delivering measurable results.
- Strong knowledge of process control, production support, and operational excellence.
- Experience implementing engineering solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
- Clear, credible communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
Great to Have
- Experience in electromechanical manufacturing.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or another regulated manufacturing industry.
- Working knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
- Experience improving manufacturing and test equipment reliability.
- Curiosity about evolving manufacturing technologies and a commitment to continuous learning.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.
Must be a US Person or US citizen due to the nature of our work, i.e., access to technical data. "US Person" as defined in US export regulations (e.g., US citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).
Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills
Salary Range: $113,600.00-$151,400.000
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing.
All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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.
