Supplier Quality​/Component Engineer

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. 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.

• 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

• 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

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.