FLIR

Supplier Quality Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerFLIR
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted23 Sep 2026

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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

** 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.

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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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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.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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