Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Optical Technician
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Optical Technician
Mechanical Design Engineer (Precision Lens Components) | Qioptiq Ltd. (Excelitas) – Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
About Qioptiq Ltd. (Qioptiq – an Excelitas company)
Qioptiq designs and manufactures market-leading optronic solutions for Defence & Aerospace applications. Key markets include:
- Head-up displays (HUDs) for commercial airliners
- Helmet-mounted displays (HMDs) for 4th & 5th generation fast-jet platforms
- Night-vision systems for dismounted soldiers
- Advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime, and vehicle platforms
As part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Qioptiq is renowned for its standards in:
- Business integrity
- Customer service
- Product quality
- Cutting-edge innovation
Job Outline
An exciting Mechanical Design Engineer role is available at our North Wales site. The successful candidate will:
- Work within a strong engineering team to design mechanical solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Ensure precision lens components and assemblies are produced with defined dimensions within planned timelines.
- Operate under Qioptiq’s stringent quality control processes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Quality Assurance & Dimensional Control
- Ensure components meet dimensional accuracy standards for further processing.
- Select, inspect, and prepare tooling to guarantee accurate production.
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Edge Precision Manufacturing
- Prepare components efficiently, minimising expensive losses from defects.
- Operator machinery, both conventional and CNC-based, to produce high-precision components.
- Implement process adjustments based on quality examinations throughout production.
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Machinery & Process Optimisation
- Inspect components in real-time and determine corrective measures to achieve final specifications.
- Re-work damaged components when feasible to reduce waste.
- Train colleagues on equipment operation and departmental workflows.
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Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain equipment and work areas per company standards.
- Participate in process/business improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
✔ Manufacturing experience (related industrial environment preferred) ✔ Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical understanding ✔ Aptitude to follow strict dimensional and quality tolerances
Desirable Attributes
✅ NVQ3 Level or equivalent ✅ A-Level in relevant STEM subjects ✅ Knowledge of both conventional and CNC machining processes ✅ Experience with AS9100 industry standards (aviation-quality focus)
Candidate Flexibility
⚠️ This role may require flexibility in response to production demands.
Company Commitment
Teledyne and Qioptiq uphold:
- Highest ethical standards (anti-corruption, compliance with global laws)
- Innovation-driven culture developing advanced products for aerospace and global defence applications.
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