Supplier Quality Engineer – NPI & Continuous Improvement

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Wilsonville, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, OR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high-quality components for production and NPI.

You will drive root cause analysis (8D/SCAR/CAPA), manage MRB, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate with Engineering on DFx and obsolescence. Travel ~5% may be required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, OR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high-quality components for production and NPI.

You will drive root cause analysis (8D/SCAR/CAPA), manage MRB, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate with Engineering on DFx and obsolescence. Travel ~5% may be required.