Teledyne FLIR · 2 hours ago
Component Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer
Teledyne FLIR is dedicated to supporting critical missions with advanced technologies. The Component Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of parts and products received by the company, working closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Respond to electrical component availability/end of life issues and identify and qualify alternates
Assist in the troubleshooting material/component issues in Production
Maintain component bill-of-material (BOM) lists in BOM manager software and react to Product Change Notices (PCNs)
Review/analyze production material failures and make dispositions in Material Review Board (MRB)
Monitor material failures and trends and seek/develop corrective action plans
Update documentation when needed to provide necessary detail to suppliers
Participate in supplier evaluation, recommending new suppliers when required
Compile and analyze incoming inspection and in-process statistical data to evaluate supplier performance and recommend improvements or corrective actions
Identify, request and analyze relevant supplier provided data
Perform supplier audits as required to review performance and communicate plans for ongoing improvement
Prioritize suppliers and incoming parts that require improvement and develop action plans that will drive the desired improvements
Work with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering during new product development to assist in defining plans for new parts and suppliers that will support the effective launch into production
Work with engineering and manufacturing engineering to review specifications for manufacturability and quality improvement related issues
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and departments involved with the relationship
Provide input to internal test and inspection processes, procedures, equipment and standards
Review all relevant Quality System documentation to ensure compliance to AS9100 standards
Assist suppliers in the identification of absolute root cause and correction of quality and delivery issues
Use the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process to formalize the communication of corrective action with suppliers, follow-up on actions taken to ensure that results support the plan for improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 + years of experience in Electrical Design or Component Engineering required
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
Preferred
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred
Supplier quality experience a strong plus
Able and willing to travel approximately 5%, as needed
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Ability to plan and organize workload under minimum supervision
Company
Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness.