Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer - NPI & Improvement

flir; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to act as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high-quality electronic and mechanical components for production and new product development.

You will focus on component‑level quality, supplier performance, and resolving material, BOM, and EOL issues, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive root cause corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field) preferred.
• Experience in supplier quality, component engineering, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (8D, SCAR, CAPA).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel (~5%) to supplier sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier‑related material and component failures and drive root cause corrective actions (SCAR, 8D, CAPA).
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition nonconforming material.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action plans to improve quality and delivery.
• Manage component‑related activities including EOL/obsolescence, PCNs, and alternate part qualification.
• Maintain BOM integrity and coordinate with Engineering to identify and qualify replacement components.
• Respond to component availability and lifecycle risks impacting production.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support production and NPI.
• Partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering on design for manufacturability (DFM) and supplier selection during new product development.
• Support the transition of new products into production, ensuring supplier readiness.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve production issues.
• Analyze incoming inspection and in‑process data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support updates to documentation, specifications, and quality standards as needed.

Skills

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to act as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high-quality electronic and mechanical components for production and new product development.

You will focus on component‑level quality, supplier performance, and resolving material, BOM, and EOL issues, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive root cause corrective actions and continuous improvement.