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Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
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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
This role will be based on a permanent afternoon/late shift.
Job Purpose
The Production Engineer role will report to the Engineering Manager at the Teledyne Energetics site in Lincoln.
The Production Engineer will provide hands‑on engineering support to manufacturing operations during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality production. The role supports the company’s Business Operating System (BOS), daily management routines and quality standards, while resolving production issues and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be required to work a shift pattern, including afternoons/evenings (a shift premium will be paid where applicable).
Key Responsibilities
Safety
• Maintain and promote a strong safety‑first culture.
• Ensure processes and equipment are safe and compliant.
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations and safe systems of work.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and drive corrective actions.
Quality
• Reinforce right‑first‑time manufacturing and quality compliance.
• Ensure adherence to drawings, specifications and process documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain audit readiness and quality best practices.
Production & Engineering Support
• Provide real‑time engineering support during shift operations.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment and technical issues swiftly.
• Support delivery of SQDC targets.
• Analyse performance data to identify improvement actions.
• Ensure clear and accurate shift handovers.
Business Operating System (BOS) & Daily Management
• Support and reinforce BOS standards and routines.
• Participate in tier meetings and daily reviews.
• Maintain visual management and KPI reporting.
• Support structured escalation and problem solving.
• Drive adherence to standard work.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support lean initiatives (waste reduction, 5S, standardisation).
• Contribute to process optimisation, cost reduction and tooling/method improvements.
• Support introduction of new technologies or production methods.
Skills & Experience
Essential
• Experience in production, manufacturing or engineering support.
• Strong technical problem‑solving ability.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong awareness of safe working practices.
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Good communication skills including handovers.
• Competent IT skills.
• Methodical and organised approach.
Desirable
• Experience in lean manufacturing (5S, standard work, Kaizen).
• Familiarity with BOS or daily management systems.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans or validation.
• Knowledge of 8D, A3, DMAIC or fishbone analysis.
• Experience introducing new methods or tooling.
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing).
• Experience in high‑mix, low‑volume or safety‑critical environments
This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs.
Teledyne UK Company Benefits
As part of the wider Teledyne UK group, we also offer our employees a range of company benefits that include:
Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.
Company sick pay.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.
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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