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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

Be the quality champion who ensures every product we design meets the highest engineering, customer, and regulatory standards!

As a Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding product development from concept through full lifecycle compliance. You'll ensure that all engineering work follows Teledyne Controls' established design standards, development processes, and work instructions while verifying that resulting products and documentation meet contractual obligations, customer quality requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. This role directly supports engineering excellence-helping teams build reliable, compliant, and highperforming aerospace products that our customers can trust.

• Review Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & Airline Customers quality provisions as part of contract review or contract formation for new proposals or contracts.
• Ensure compliance with OEM and Airline Customers imposed contract provisions - Quality Management System (QMS) Policies/ Processes/ Development requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Teledyne Controls Quality Management System (QMS) Policies/ Processes/ Development requirements and applicable OEM or Airline Customers approved contract quality provisions.
• Create or update Software Quality Assurance Plans (SQAPs) or Hardware Quality Assurance Plans (HQAPs) - for customer submission and approval.
• Support coordination and liaison with Customers for development programs quality related issues, concerns, plan of action(s), and resolution.
• Perform product life cycle documentation reviews and process audits. Review and approve Engineering documentation, design changes (EOs) and development folders.
• Participate in Systems, Hardware, and Software design & development reviews process covering: Planning, Requirements, Design, and Verification & Validation(V&V); and support development programs formal customer reviews such as: Plan Review (PL), Requirements Review (RR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Production Readiness Review (PRR).
• Support Engineering Test Procedure (ETP)/System Test monitoring, Test Set-up Conformity, and review Test Reports and failure investigations reports.
• Support Qualification test monitoring, Test Set-up Conformity; and review Qualification Test Reports and failure investigations reports.
• Plan, perform, and support hardware or software product conformity, First Article Inspection review and audits; and support Stage of Involvement (SOI) reviews and audits.
• Oversee product change management submission and approval process for compliance with OEM customers' requirements (EDES, NOC, etc.).
• Support Product transition processes to Manufacturing in collaboration with Factory Quality Control, Supplier Quality Control, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support and conduct Internal AS9100 Audits, customers requested audits, and internal audit program.

• Bachelor's degree in quality engineering or other related Engineering discipline,
• 7+ years of experience applying quality improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques, or equivalent experience in product design and development within AS9100/ISO 9001 environments and working with QMS standards.
• Strong working knowledge of DO178 software compliance and DO254 hardware compliance is highly desired.
• Familiarity with AS9145, including APQP and PPAP processes, is preferred.
• Ability to provide clear guidance and establish quality positions on program development and compliance issues for program management and engineering teams.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems is preferred.
• ASQ certification is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees)

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans

• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources

• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and safety

Apply online through Teledyne's careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the process.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.