Supplier Quality Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. ** Job Summary Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high-quality electronic and mechanical components are delivered to support both production and new product development. This role is heavily focused on component-level quality, supplier performance, and resolving material, BOM, and end-of-life (EOL) issues. The ideal candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI), drive root cause corrective actions, and improve supplier processes. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role supporting production, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Job Duties & 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 Job 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 Nice-to-Have • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing • Experience working with electronic or electromechanical components, BOMs, PCNs, or EOL/obsolescence • Experience working with machined components and suppliers • Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9000