Quality Engineer

FLIR; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality standards in their manufacturing processes. The position requires over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will lead quality audits, train colleagues, and work closely with the manufacturing team. Comprehensive benefits include a pension plan, employee discounts, and a wellbeing program, making it an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice-led pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Free life assurance cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Internal reward and recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive working knowledge of ISO9001.
• Good working knowledge of AS9102 standard.

Responsibilities

• Leading root cause Analysis/corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Training colleagues in quality-related fields.
• Performing internal quality and product audits.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Exemplary attention to Detail

Ability to work independently

Capability of working in a fast-paced environment

Education

Internal Quality Auditor certification

Tools

MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ISO9001

AS9102 standard

Job description

Be visionary

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

Who We Are

We are Teledyne Energetics UK, part of the wider Teledyne UK group, who have been designing and developing solutions for the safety, arming, and initiation technology sector since 1984.

We are a small, friendly team based in Lincoln who have big plans for future growth and expanding our business. We value a positive attitude and eagerness to learn from our employees, alongside skills and experience, and are interested in hearing from people who want to have a real career, instead of ‘just another job’.

What We Are Looking For

Teledyne Energetics UK is seeking a Quality Engineer based in Lincoln, UK.

The Quality Engineer will play an important role in ensuring that our products and processes meet established quality standards on site from development through to production phases of our product’s lifecycles.

The successful candidate will support through design to delivery of high-reliability electronics products in an environment with stringent controls. This position plays an important role in ensuring that all products meet strict customer and regulatory standards. The Quality Engineer will work closely with the Quality Manager to help maintain and improve our Quality Management System and will be best placed on site to educate and encourage all colleagues on the benefits of compliance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leading root cause Analysis/corrective actions with cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving tools.
• Training of colleagues in Quality related fields.
• Performing Internal quality and product audits and working with the product/process owner on improvements thereafter.
• Supporting with Non-conformance report investigations.
• Raising supplier Quality notifications and liaising directly with suppliers.
• Preparing, performing and documenting Supplier Quality Audits.
• Completing Product Assurance on products after final inspection and prior to shipping.
• Effective communication and education across all teams and levels within the Organisation.
• Working closely with the manufacturing team to prepare and complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 standard.
• Analysis of data and development of process KPIs in collaboration with process owners.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Internal Quality Auditor certification; preferably lead auditor.
• MS Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; prepare analytical results, charts/graphs.
• Extensive working knowledge of ISO9001.
• Good working knowledge of AS9102 standard.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standard (preferred).
• Exemplary attention to Detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with pro‑active attitude.
• Capability of working in a fast‑paced environment.

Teledyne UK Company Benefits

• Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

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.

Legal EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Teledyne celebrates diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Teledyne complies with all applicable employment laws and anti‑discrimination statutes.