Quality Control Manager

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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

  

As a Quality Manager, you will lead and oversee the Quality Inspection and Engineering functions to ensure the highest standards of product quality and compliance. You will develop and implement quality strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and manage quality assurance processes to support operational excellence.

 

In this role, you will impact product reliability and customer satisfaction by ensuring that quality control processes are robust, efficient, and aligned with regulatory standards. Your leadership will be critical in maintaining Teledyne’s reputation for delivering superior products.

 

At Teledyne, our leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Inspection and Quality Engineering functions, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
• Develop and execute quality strategies, objectives, and improvement initiatives that support operational excellence, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee nonconformance management, corrective and preventive actions, and product verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), customer, and regulatory (FAA, PMA/TSO) requirements.
• Establish, monitor, and improve quality performance metrics and trending.
• Lead internal as well as 2nd and 3rd party audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Drive continuous improvement through application of effective problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with internal departments/teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Ensure effective inspection and product acceptance processes.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, including supplier qualification, corrective actions.
• Champion counterfeit parts prevention, material traceability, product safety, human factors, and quality culture initiatives throughout the organization.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and other quality personnel.
• Build organizational capability through workforce planning, employee development, and cross-functional training.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus across the organization.

 

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, other).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Regulatory Compliance within a regulated industry.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) in accordance with AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong knowledge of product acceptance, verification, handling non-conformance and continuous improvement activities.
• Experience with internal and external audit activities.
• Adept in quality data validation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier quality management.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and effectively influence stakeholders throughout organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, aviation, electronics, or highly regulated manufacturing industry experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA, PMA/TSO, or other regulatory requirements.
• Training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with supplier quality management, First Article Inspection (AS9102), counterfeit parts prevention, and configuration management.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and Quality Management software systems.
• Strong project management and organizational change leadership experience.

 

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Electronics manufacturing / controlled environment
• Use of microscopes and fine inspection tools; may require extended periods of sitting
• Office and manufacturing environment with regular supplier interaction
• Occasional travel required for supplier audits and evaluations

 

  

Salary Range:

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

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 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. ​