Aerospace Quality Control Leader

Fairweather, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,300 - 160,400; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier quality operations in a high-reliability aerospace manufacturing environment in El Segundo, CA. You will oversee Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection teams while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong root-cause and corrective-action skills, and deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7-10 years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality.
• Aerospace/defense/high-reliability experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Strong root-cause and corrective-action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).

Responsibilities

• Lead factory and supplier quality engineering activities and daily QC inspection operations.
• Supervise, train, and develop QC Inspectors, Leads, and Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Oversee Receiving, In-Process, Final, and Shipping inspections, including AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Conduct supplier audits, approve/reject suppliers, and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Lead preliminary MRB reviews and support final dispositions.
• Investigate quality escapes and field returns; implement root-cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain QC KPIs, inspection instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root-cause analysis

8D problem solving

Engineering drawings

Quality leadership

Microsoft Office

TIPQA

FileMaker

FAA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

TIPQA

FileMaker

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier quality operations in a high-reliability aerospace manufacturing environment in El Segundo, CA. You will oversee Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection teams while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong root-cause and corrective-action skills, and deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001.