Supplier Quality Engineer

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne Imaging Sensors is an integral member of the Digital Imaging Segment of Teledyne Technologies. Imaging Sensors provides advanced imaging solutions for a variety of customers, including the DoD, NASA, prime system integrators, and commercial customers. In the civilian space arena, Teledyne sensors are the most advanced sensors on board the Hubble space telescope, and they are also found on board the majority of NASA space probes and ground based telescopes. In the DoD arena, Teledyne sensors are integrated into several major systems for persistent surveillance, chemical detection, and target identification, among others.

We are adding a Supplier Quality Engineer to the team! The Supplier Quality Engineer will provide Quality Engineering support and solutions for new and ongoing programs within the Imaging organization, focusing on Focal Plane Array-driven system designs, Electronics Packaging, Laser Eye Protection processes and Tactical Cameras.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Support all Quality Engineering and Mission Assurance related requirements including but not limited to the following: 

• Support all QA customer on-site visits and Source Inspection activities

• Make sure TIS, QC has inspected and accepted all product prior to customer review

• Supply Chain Management

  • Provide contract flow downs and development of SOWs for all critical parts.  Include customer feedback into external and TIS incoming inspection requirements

  • Conduct on-site audits and support source inspection requirements as required

  • Work with suppliers on SCAR’s and corrective action closure

  • Incorporate customer workmanship expectations/requirements

• Update workmanship procedures and work with Quality Control and QC Inspectors based on customer Source Inspection requirements throughout the build/test process at TIS

• Support all QA related requirements

• Identify critical processes for flight products and provide procedures, training, and checklists to support the implementation of the “buddy system” as required 

• Identify and reduce program technical and process risks

• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions

• Schedule/Chair Material Review Board (MRB) meetings within 24 hours of initiation for all programs

• Prepare Quality Reports, Consent to Ship and End Item Data Package (EIDP) as required

• Support all QA, Manufacturing and Test processes throughout the build cycle

• Develop and provide input to APL (Approved Parts List) and ASL (Approved Suppliers Lists). Recommends and assists in selecting sources of supply and alternate sources of supply.

• Reviews all requests for new components and components to assure that a current part can satisfy the requirements.  Assists design engineers in selections of parts that best fit their applications.

• Successfully deliver contract compliant parts to the customer 

• Support and maintain the ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System

Qualifications & Competencies                                               

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:

• Possess strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills

• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment – high sense of urgency in completing projects

• Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve complex problems

• Can organize and deliver presentations that communicate complex issues simply yet accurately

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Education and/or Experience