Quality Technician (US Citizenship Required)

Teledyne FLIR; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense seeks a Quality Support professional to bolster the West Lafayette site quality program. You will assist with quality system activities, product inspections, testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure compliance with company standards and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities include developing quality standards, maintaining documentation, supporting audits, and analyzing data to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related technical field preferred; equivalent quality experience may be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, production, or technical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with quality systems, inspection processes, and continuous improvement concepts preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or CBRNE environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of quality standards, inspection methods, testing procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with maintaining compliance to ISO 9001 requirements and support internal and external audits.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality and reliability data to support process improvement efforts.
• Create and maintain quality records, forms, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Assist with sampling plans, inspections, testing, and evaluation of products and materials.
• Support calibration and maintenance programs for production, test, and measurement equipment.
• Participate in investigations of nonconforming material and assist with documentation, corrective actions, and disposition activities.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to identify and implement quality improvements.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and help identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team player

Self-motivated learner

MS Office proficiency

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Math

Equivalent quality experience considered

Tools

SAP/ERP/MRP systems

Job description

** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **

Job Summary:

Support the West Lafayette site's quality program by assisting with quality system activities, product inspections, testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to help ensure products and processes meet company quality standards, customer requirements, and ISO 9001 standards while contributing to ongoing operational improvements.

Job Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the development and maintenance of quality standards, inspection methods, testing procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with maintaining compliance to ISO 9001 requirements and support internal and external audits.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality and reliability data to support process improvement efforts.
• Create and maintain quality records, forms, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Assist with sampling plans, inspections, testing, and evaluation of products and materials.
• Support calibration and maintenance programs for production, test, and measurement equipment.
• Participate in investigations of nonconforming material and assist with documentation, corrective actions, and disposition activities.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to identify and implement quality improvements.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and help identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent quality experience may be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, production, or technical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with quality systems, inspection processes, and continuous improvement concepts preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or CBRNE environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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.