Supplier Quality Engineer — NPI & Continuous Improvement

Teledyne FLIR; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on component‑level quality, supplier performance and resolving material, BOM and EOL issues, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to support NPI and drive root‑cause corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field) preferred.
• Experience in supplier quality and manufacturing/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

SCAR/8D/CAPA

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality

MRB coordination

DFM support

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

AS9100 familiarity

Job description

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

The role focuses on component‑level quality, supplier performance and resolving material, BOM and EOL issues, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to support NPI and drive root‑cause corrective actions.