Quality Analyst

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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

  

Company Overview

Teledyne Analytical Instruments is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality gas and liquid analyzers. With over 50 years of experience, Teledyne’s product line includes electrochemical sensors, analyzers, and custom systems which combine expertise in electronics, chemistry and engineering. TAI provides scientific solutions for chemical analysis problems.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.    

Quality Analyst Summary

Provides support to production and manufacturing areas for quality questions, issues, and testing.  Participates and may lead in external, internal and supplier audits.  Maintains documentation on audit findings and is responsible for following up on corrective action plans and areas of nonconformance.  Determines critical methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.  May work on items of unique complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity and innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities performed under very limited supervision include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Primary responsibilities are to analyze and improve overall quality management system and practices; track established quality metrics.  Provide and/or oversee training on new or modified QMS procedures.
• Supports/facilitates process improvement in areas such as vendor assessment, contractual and regulatory compliance, and product manufacture.
• Participates in performing internal compliance audits to verify adherence to company policies, standards, and procedures.  Support all third-party inspections and audits, as well as supplier audits.  Document results of inspections. Identify and clearly communicate nonconformance’s to Management in a timely manner. Ensure corrective action is taken, documented, and nonconformance is rectified.  Manage Quality Action Requests for timeliness of response, closure, and effectiveness of response.
• Performs queries of established databases to derive trend analysis data and provides feedback in support of product and system improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Prepares written reports of findings obtained from analysis, including the results of internal audits.
• Prepares business reports, feasibility studies, and justification statements when a requirement.
• Participates in the Quality Planning process as focused in identifying and ensuring satisfaction of customer order requirements.
• Participates in the customer satisfaction assessment process.
• May assist in the generation of SOP's, GMP's, and Quality System procedures or changes thereto when required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, work orders, etc., to determine quality status.  QC Custom CEM Systems, and incoming instruments. - Manage nonconformance material review board for proper disposition and tracking.  Review final test data and generate Certificates of Conformance.
• Assists in preparation for Teledyne's annual ISO 9001 recertification audit.
• Uses SPC principles in support of root cause analysis when assessing production anomalies, including variability studies.
• Responsible for in-process and final quality inspections, training, and receiving inspection.  Document results of inspections.  Identify and clearly communicate nonconformance’s to Management in a timely manner.
• Manage metrology program ensuring all test and calibration equipment are current with third party calibrations.
• Supports maintenance of the company's training and records retention programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may include providing technical leadership to lower level Analysts.

Competencies

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

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively.  Responsiveness and attention to detail are priorities.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.  
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision, when needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 3-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills:   

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and statistics.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability:   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be knowledgeable in using software conducive to presenting analytical results, such as charts, graphs, and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.

Other Essential Duties:

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Basic Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015 and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen

Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data.  When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration-affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.  The estimate display represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Teledyne’s’ total compensation package for employees.  It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

  

Salary Range:

$61,600.00-$82,100.000

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. ​