What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer (US Citizenship Required) position at Teledyne FLIR?
** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **
Job Summary
Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high-quality electronic and mechanical components are delivered to support both production and new product development. This role is heavily focused on component-level quality, supplier performance, and resolving material, BOM, and end-of-life (EOL) issues. The ideal candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI), drive root cause corrective actions, and improve supplier processes. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role supporting production, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Investigate supplier-related material and component failures and drive root cause corrective actions (SCAR, 8D, CAPA)
- Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition nonconforming material
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action plans to improve quality and delivery
- Manage component-related activities including EOL/obsolescence, PCNs, and alternate part qualification
- Maintain BOM integrity and coordinate with Engineering to identify and qualify replacement components
- Respond to component availability and lifecycle risks impacting production
- Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support production and NPI
- Partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality and manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with Engineering on design for manufacturability (DFM) and supplier selection during new product development
- Support the transition of new products into production, ensuring supplier readiness
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve production issues
- Analyze incoming inspection and in-process data to identify trends and drive improvements
- Support updates to documentation, specifications, and quality standards as needed
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field) preferred
- Experience in supplier quality, component engineering, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (8D, SCAR, CAPA)
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel (~5%) to supplier sites as needed
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing
- Experience working with electronic or electromechanical components, BOMs, PCNs, or EOL/obsolescence
- Experience working with machined components and suppliers
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9000
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.
We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.
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