Quality Assurance Engineer

Teledyne Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

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 Summary Under general supervision, this position supports Supply Quality Assurance by collaborating with Quality Engineers and Receipt Inspection teams to ensure accurate and compliant documentation for purchased materials. The role requires sound judgment within established procedures, proactive communication with suppliers, and a creative approach to resolving quality and documentation issues. A focus on continuous improvement and supplier partnership is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quality Software.
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately __ +/-10 _%.

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Communicate proactively with suppliers to resolve documentation discrepancies and material quality issues for incoming parts.
Vet, onboard, and periodically review suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance with company and regulatory quality standards.
Collaborate with Quality Engineers to develop and implement project-specific quality requirements and terms.
Ensure accurate application and periodic review of quality terms on Purchase Orders and Estimating Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Leverage AI-powered tools and digital solutions to enhance supplier quality management, streamline documentation review, and support data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
Approve part transfers, verifying adherence to all relevant quality requirements.
Monitor and respond to GIDEP alerts; maintain a comprehensive log of reviewed alerts and actions taken.
Generate and present quarterly supplier performance reports, identifying trends and recommending improvement actions.
Support internal and external audits related to supplier quality, including documentation preparation and corrective action follow-up.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality processes and outcomes.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.