Mission-Critical Quality Assurance Leader

flir; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

Team oriented environment

Meaningful work

Safety culture

Performance recognition

Job summary

Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA for mission-critical technologies powering energy, aerospace and defense.

You will guide quality programs, drive improvements, and ensure compliance across product lifecycles, collaborating with engineering and operations to guarantee reliability and regulatory adherence. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in QA leadership in manufacturing/technical settings, ISO/AS9100/Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills — required.
• Ability to manage complex issues and drive decisions — required.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or technical environment — required.
• Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, Lean, or Six Sigma principles — advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems — advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field — required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination — required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance — required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure products meet company and customer standards.
• Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and improvements.
• Oversee audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Validate quality processes, documentation, and performance metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership on new product and process initiatives.
• Manage and coach quality team members, ensuring accountability and growth.
• Prepare and analyze quality documentation, reports, and trends.
• Support compliance with safety, regulatory, and import/export requirements.
• Stay current on quality trends and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA for mission-critical technologies powering energy, aerospace and defense.

You will guide quality programs, drive improvements, and ensure compliance across product lifecycles, collaborating with engineering and operations to guarantee reliability and regulatory adherence. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in QA leadership in manufacturing/technical settings, ISO/AS9100/Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and the ability to obtain a