Quality Manager
Teledyne · US - Torrance, CA ·
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 10+ years
Be visionary
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
What you’ll do
- Lead the site Quality function, setting strategy, goals, and performance metrics aligned to business priorities
- Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, government, and regulatory bodies
- Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
- Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits and drive timely corrective actions
- Oversee root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and failure investigations
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and similar methodologies
- Manage supplier quality, including audits, corrective actions, and performance monitoring
- Lead inspection, testing, and product acceptance across manufacturing operations
- Chair Material Review Board activities and manage nonconformance and risk decisions
- Deliver executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and improvement initiatives
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace or defense programs
- Strong expertise in aerospace Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102)
- Proven leadership in quality engineering, manufacturing, or design
- Experience leading teams and managing supervisors or technical staff
- Deep knowledge of root cause analysis, statistical process control, and quality tools
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and statements of work – required
- Experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments is highly preferred
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead a critical function within a respected aerospace and defense organization
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning day 1 of employment
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
What happens next
After you apply, our recruiting team will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by interviews with hiring leadership and key stakeholders.
U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work on defense-related programs may be required.
Salary Range:
$96,600.00-$128,800.000The 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.