Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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 Purpose:

Teledyne Impulse-PDM designs and manufactures underwater connectors and harnesses for harsh environments. Impulse-PDM has over 30 years experience in mechanical, electrical, and optical design, as well as considerable expertise in material selection for subsea applications. We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team to lead the design of tooling, components and assemblies for both subsea, electrical and optical and hybrid connectivity applications. Working within a team of engineers, you will be involved in all aspects of projects from conception to completion, adhering to requirements of cost, quality and timing. As a Principal Engineer you will guide and mentor the other engineers, helping to develop their skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design of epoxy/polyurethane over-moulded cable assemblies and associated tooling, jigs and fixtures, whilst adhering to the company design and quality processes and to industry best practices
• Evaluating technical aspects of quotations for customers and providing estimations of effort
• Driving continuous improvement of technical designs, documentation suites and of manufacturing processes to produce quality products as efficiently as possible
• Configuration management of drawings, models, work instructions and other engineering documents
• Part creation and BoM Management using ERP/MRP
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth New Product Introductions
• Supporting manufacturing issues as they arise and ensuring any lessons are learned and recorded
• Writing test scripts for automated electrical testers

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of 2D/3D CAD/CAE (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong knowledge of full product development lifecycle
• Good working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Project, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Experience with polyurethane or epoxy moulding operations and mould tools strongly desirable
• Experience with cable preparation, soldering and electrical testing strongly desirable
• Experience in developing subsea interconnection equipment is desirable
• Understanding of Project Management and timing and resource planning
• Understanding of Production Engineering, Lean Manufacturing and Design for Manufacture
• Understanding of ERP/MRP management systems (ideally IFS)

Personal Competencies:

• Effective communicator able to explain technical concepts to all levels of the business
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively whilst balancing new product design and production support
• Establish effective working relationships with customers and co-workers by generating trust, confidence and credibility
• Act as a role model to less senior engineers and provide mentoring and coaching to develop their technical and personal skills

Range of Benefits Include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus 9 public holidays. (There is an option to purchase an additional 5 per 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, (Medi-cash).
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Company sick pay

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.