Senior Supplier Quality Trainer & Compliance Coach

FLIR Systems, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain training programs ensuring SQE personnel possess the knowledge and skills to manage supplier quality performance, regulatory compliance, and risk across the supply chain.

You will mentor SQEs, teach root-cause analysis and SCAR processes, and promote standardized practices while collaborating with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related aerospace/defense industry roles.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, supplier development activities, and corrective action investigations.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, FAA regulations, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs to engineering and quality personnel.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, risk assessment, and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver training programs for Supplier Quality Engineers, including onboarding, qualification, and recurring competency assessments.
• Train SQEs on AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, AS6171, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain training materials, work instructions, process guides, checklists, and reference documentation.
• Mentor and coach SQEs on supplier audits, supplier assessments, risk-based thinking, and supplier development activities.
• Train personnel on supplier corrective action processes (SCARs), root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, RCCA), and effectiveness verification.
• Provide instruction on supplier performance monitoring, KPI analysis, scorecard management, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Lead hands-on training for supplier qualification, source inspections, First Article Inspection (AS9102), process validation, and special process oversight.
• Standardize SQE practices and ensure consistent application of company procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Facilitate workshops on counterfeit parts prevention, traceability, configuration management, and supplier risk management.
• Support audit readiness by training personnel to effectively participate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, performance metrics, and feedback from stakeholders.
• Identify competency gaps and develop targeted training plans to improve supplier quality performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality leadership to continuously enhance SQE processes and training programs.
• Support the implementation of lessons learned, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Supplier Quality organization.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Training delivery

Communication skills

Presentation skills

ERP/MRP systems

Quality data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality/Manufacturing background

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Quality data analysis tools

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain training programs ensuring SQE personnel possess the knowledge and skills to manage supplier quality performance, regulatory compliance, and risk across the supply chain.

You will mentor SQEs, teach root-cause analysis and SCAR processes, and promote standardized practices while collaborating with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality leadership to drive