Supplier Quality​/Component Engineer

Job Description

Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Supplier Quality / Component 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.

• Investigate supplier-related material and component failures and drive root cause corrective actions (SCAR, 8D, CAPA).
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.