Supplier Quality Engineer

Teledyne Controls; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Controls is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring externally provided products meet engineering, regulatory, and contractual standards. This role involves managing supplier quality performance, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. This position offers the opportunity to improve supply chain integrity and product quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages.
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier quality performance, including monitoring KPIs.
• Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and assessments.
• Review and approve supplier documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports.
• Lead and coordinate supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis.
• Support new supplier qualification and onboarding.

Skills

Root cause analysis tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

Quality data analysis tools (Excel, etc.)

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that externally provided products, materials, and services conform to specified requirements, including engineering, contractual, and regulatory standards. This role drives supplier performance, supports risk mitigation, and ensures compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements to maintain product quality and supply chain integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop supplier quality performance, including monitoring KPIs such as defect rates, on-time delivery, and corrective action responsiveness.
• Perform supplier evaluations, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve supplier documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102), Process Control Plans, and inspection records.
• Lead and coordinate supplier corrective actions (SCARs), including root cause analysis (8D, 4-Square, RCCA) and effectiveness verification.
• Support new supplier qualification and onboarding, including capability assessments and risk analysis.
• Ensure compliance with flow-down requirements, including engineering specifications, key characteristics, and special process controls.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on inspection methods, process controls, and quality requirements.
• Review and disposition Receiving Inspection Nonconforming material rejection reports.
• Review, process, and approve supplier requests for deviations, waivers, and clarifications.
• Support incoming inspection and containment activities for nonconforming materials.
• Analyze supplier performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in customer, regulatory, and third-party audits (e.g., DCMA, FAA, EASA, OEM audits).
• Ensure supplier adherence to traceability, configuration management, and documentation control requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering
• Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and quality data analysis tools (Excel, etc.)
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees)

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Electronics manufacturing / controlled environment
• Use of microscopes and fine inspection tools; may require extended periods of sitting
• Office and manufacturing environment with regular supplier interaction
• Occasional travel required for supplier audits and evaluations