Incoming Quality Assurance Technician

flir; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an Incoming Quality Assurance Technician to inspect incoming parts and assemblies, document non-conformances, and manage the factory’s calibration program in line with AS9100 standards. The role combines QA duties with calibration duties, requiring strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years in quality, experience reading drawings, and proficiency with measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AA degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years in quality preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and procedures.
• Proficient with measurement tools and techniques for verifying dimensions.
• Experience in ISO quality environment and CQI preferred (ASQ).

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance of incoming/outgoing material to requirements and standards for mechanical, electro-mechanical, optical, and/or electrical components.
• Review first article reports using measuring instruments and techniques.
• Develop quality/inspection plans with SQE and MEs; maintain ERP data.
• Document inspection procedures and modify plans based on data.
• Identify discrepancies and process Discrepant Material Reports (DMR).
• Coordinate disposition of discrepant material and support root cause analysis.
• Coordinate Material Review and liaise with suppliers for information.
• Conduct process evaluations, data analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer calibration of site monitoring and measurement equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree preferred

Tools

Measurement tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Pin gauges

SAP / ERP experience

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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Incoming Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to inspect incoming parts and assemblies to ensure they meet our stringent quality standards. This includes performing detailed inspections, utilizing various measuring tools and equipment, and documenting non-conformances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and a keen eye for detail. In addition to inspection duties, this role includes serving as the Calibration Coordinator. The Calibration Coordinator is responsible for managing the factory’s calibration program, ensuring all measuring and testing equipment is regularly calibrated, maintained, and compliant with AS9100 requirements. This involves maintaining accurate records, coordinating with external calibration service providers, and ensuring that all calibration activities are well-documented and aligned with industry standards. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our quality assurance initiatives, participating in internal and external audits, and contributing to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality and manufacturing processes. This role requires excellent organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are passionate about quality assurance and have a commitment to maintaining high standards, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verification of compliance of incoming / outgoing material to requirements and/or external specifications and standards for mechanical, electro-mechanical, optical, and/or electrical components, cables, wire harnesses, cameras, lasers, etc.
• Review first article reports on various electrical and mechanical processes and products using variable or attribute measuring instruments and techniques.
• Proactively work with Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) / Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) to develop quality/inspection plans for material, maintain quality master data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Develop and document inspection procedures in collaboration with supervisor and/or SQE.Based on data, modify inspection plans.
• Identify, communicate and document discrepancies found of nonconforming material and recommend disposition Discrepant Material Report (DMR) processing.
• Analyze disposition of failed materials for all commodities and coordinate resolution of DMR’d materials. Assist in root cause analysis and review of supplier corrective action reports. Prepare and analyze quality metrics and trends.
• Coordinates Material Review for discrepant material.
• May contact suppliers and other departments directly to clarify issues and request information.
• Perform process evaluations, data analysis and be responsible for implementing corrective actions. Initiate actions (inventory purge, work in progress inspections, inform Technicians, etc.) when quality issues are discovered.
• Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Perform stock movement and quality transactions.
• May perform Stockroom/Receiving related duties such as material receipts, stocking parts, issuing parts, cycle counting, Material Review Board (MRB) transactions, etc.
• Administration of calibration of site’s monitoring and measurement equipment.

Job Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent (AA degree preferred).
• 3-5+ years of experience in Quality preferred
• Ability to use measurement equipment such as pin gauges, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow written procedures.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and techniques for verifying physical dimensions on materials.
• Ability to set up and use electronic test equipment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact effectively with peers and internal and external customers (Engineers, Purchasing, Supplier, Planners, Manufacturing Associates, etc.).
• Organizational and analysis skills.
• Understanding of material movement within ERP systems (SAP, for example) preferred.
• Microsoft applications familiarity, knowledge/experience of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Experience inspecting complex mechanical/electronic parts preferred.
• Industry experience in a hands-on technical role preferred.
• Experience in an ISO certified environment and within a quality assurance/inspection function preferred.
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification preferred, through ASQ.
• Familiarity with calibration procedures for monitoring and measurement equipment preferred.

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.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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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.

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.