Quality Engineer

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This position is responsible for technical support of the quality program at Teledyne, including metrics tracking and analysis to identify and mitigate recurring issues. The Quality Engineer provides technical support to the quality department and other groups, and supports customer technical needs related to quality. The role requires technical knowledge, strong data analysis capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Quality Engineer will interact daily with various Teledyne departments and regularly with customers.

Position Overview

Teledyne Marine is a group of leading-edge undersea technology companies that has been assembled by Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Through acquisitions and collaboration, Teledyne Marine has evolved into an industry powerhouse, offering turn-key, customized systems that leverage our full range of technology. Our goal is to provide one-stop purchasing capability, world-wide customer support, and the technical expertise to solve our customer’s toughest challenges.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality data from multiple sources (Final Inspection First Pass Yield, MRB data, in-process inspection).
• Maintain and utilize current data tracking and analysis systems; propose and implement enhancements.
• Maintain reporting of developed quality metrics on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, including results of overall efforts and specific mitigation actions.
• Provide input on potential mitigation strategies for issues identified during data analysis (e.g., more effective training, process or design changes).
• Develop a system for tracking MRB cases for similar issues to identify trends and prioritize mitigations with the largest impact.
• Provide in-line technical support to quality inspection and other areas of the business.
• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to drive product/system improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments to determine priority and level of actions.
• Generate Internal Corrective Actions as required.
• Initiate root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for documentation issues/escapes.
• Assist investigation teams and support internal Quality Audit activities as a Quality Auditor.
• Participate on the Health Safety Environment (HSE) Committee.
• Maintain monthly system performance metrics:
  Scorecards and KPIs.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and 0-2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years’ experience in an ISO manufacturing environment – preferred.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis (RCA) skills – preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of data tracking and analysis software – preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematic diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/Kaizen – preferred.

Job Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal skills to interface professionally with all levels of associates, management, and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Project, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of quality tools including 6 Sigma, DOE, SPC – strongly preferred.

Compliance

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

Employer Benefits

A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package, Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Life Insurance Benefits, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Eligibility, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Fitness Challenges, Educational Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Events, and commitments to ethical standards and equal opportunity employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.