Aerospace Quality Control Leader

Teledyne; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier QA in a high‑reliability aerospace environment. You will oversee Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specs.

This hands‑on leader will drive prevention of quality escapes, implement corrective actions, and coach teams across receiving, in‑process, final, and shipping inspections while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar field.
• 7+ years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality.
• Aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, engineering drawings, and inspection methodologies.
• Strong root‑cause and corrective‑action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; TIPQA/FileMaker experience a plus.
• Preferred: IPC‑610/620, ASQ certifications (CQI, CQE, CQA), FAA FAR Part 21/145 familiarity.
• Must be a U.S. Person.

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

Leadership

Root‑cause analysis

Quality engineering

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

TIPQA

FileMaker

AS9100/ISO 9001

Engineering drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

TIPQA

FileMaker

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier QA in a high‑reliability aerospace environment. You will oversee Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specs.

This hands‑on leader will drive prevention of quality escapes, implement corrective actions, and coach teams across receiving, in‑process, final, and shipping inspections while