Aerospace Quality Leader | AS9100, ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health, dental, vision coverage day 1

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a leading provider of enabling technologies for aerospace and defense, seeks a senior quality leader in Torrance, CA. You will lead the site Quality function, set strategy, and drive performance aligned to business priorities, while owning the AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee audits, root cause investigations, and supplier quality, delivering executive-level quality metrics and risk reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Aerospace quality leadership

Quality management systems (AS9100/ISO

Leadership & people management

Root cause analysis & SPC

Interpreting drawings & statements of

Electronics/high-reliability manuf.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a leading provider of enabling technologies for aerospace and defense, seeks a senior quality leader in Torrance, CA. You will lead the site Quality function, set strategy, and drive performance aligned to business priorities, while owning the AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee audits, root cause investigations, and supplier quality, delivering executive-level quality metrics and risk reporting.