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Teledyne

Manufactures sensors, imaging systems, and avionics

Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$62.8k - $83.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • Two to five years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Experience supporting production operations and resolving manufacturing quality issues is required.
  • A strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies is required.
  • Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Quality Engineering resource supporting manufacturing operations and production teams.
  • Maintain an active presence on the production floor to monitor processes, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and production-related quality issues.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve processes, work instructions, inspection methods, and control plans.
  • Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
  • Conduct process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), risk assessments, PFMEAs, and process validation activities.
  • Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including disposition recommendations and prevention of repeat issues.
  • Analyze production quality data and key performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in product and contract reviews to ensure customer and regulatory quality requirements are met.
  • Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to support product quality objectives.
  • Facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
  • Support internal and external audits and participate in maintaining ISO-compliant quality management systems.
  • Provide training and coaching to production personnel to strengthen quality awareness and ownership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, electromechanical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
  • Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, statistical process control (SPC), Cp/Cpk studies, and risk-based quality tools.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training or certification.
  • Experience with CAPA, MRB, and internal auditing activities.

About the Company

Teledyne

Manufactures sensors, imaging systems, and avionics

Teledyne Technologies designs and makes sensors, cameras, and electronics used in aerospace, environmental monitoring, medical imaging, and defense. Its products include digital imaging sensors, high-reliability cameras, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems that provide integrated sensing solutions for demanding environments. The company grows by acquiring specialized high-tech firms, building a diversified portfolio that serves markets with high barriers to entry. Its goal is to expand capabilities and market reach through targeted acquisitions while delivering reliable sensing and imaging technology for critical industries.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, CA
Founded
1960

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