Job Overview
Senior/Lead Assembly and Test Specialist – Energetic Devices Production Engineering
Teledyne Technologies provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets such as aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, electronics development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical research. We are seeking a senior specialist to lead a small sub‑team in the handling, assembly and testing of safety‑critical energetic devices including detonators, strip line cables and safety arming units.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a small sub‑team, prioritise, plan and schedule tasks within the sub‑team.
- Maintain a strong safety‑first culture; follow and enforce safety procedures, safe systems of work and PPE requirements.
- Build products to engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards; follow detailed assembly and test instructions accurately.
- Carry out automated testing using computer‑assisted test equipment and record completion of operations using production and test software.
- Escalate issues affecting build quality, safety or delivery; support safe, efficient production processes.
- Work with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and maintain traceability and accurate build/test documentation.
- Support achievement of production output and quality targets; contribute to effective team communication.
Skills & Experience
- Eligible to undergo UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
- Experience leading a small team of assembly and test operators.
- Experience working within cross‑functional teams.
- Experience in production scheduling, planning and task assignment.
- Experience carrying out close‑tolerance or precision assembly work.
- Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office based applications.
- Experience using customer‑owned online reporting systems.
- Experience writing technical reports and presentations.
- Flexible, hardworking, and positive team attitude.
- Desirable : Experience in electronic or electro‑mechanical assembly; familiarity with automated test equipment; exposure to safety‑critical products; experience with manufacturing quality systems.
Training & Development
Full training will be provided on equipment, processes and quality standards, with opportunities for development into more advanced technical roles.
General
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. The Senior/Lead Assembly and Test Specialist may be required to undertake additional duties to support business needs.
Benefits
- 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 enabling purchase of 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 supporting employees’ physical, mental and financial health, as well as cultural and environmental wellbeing.
- Competitive employee discounts platform providing 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.
Lead Assembly & Test Specialist in Lincoln employer: Teledyne UK Limited
Teledyne Digital Imaging is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chelmsford where collaboration and continuous improvement are at the forefront of our culture. As an Export Compliance Site Lead, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a strong focus on health and wellbeing, and numerous opportunities for professional growth, all while being part of a company that values ethical conduct and integrity. Join us to make a meaningful impact in international trade compliance and enjoy a supportive workplace that encourages both personal and professional development.
