Quality Assurance Leader – Mission-Critical Tech

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Glencoe (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Career growth

Team collaboration

Safety & ethics

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc.) seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality for mission-critical technologies used in aerospace, defense, energy and related sectors. You will drive quality programs, audits, and process improvements across manufacturing and engineering teams.

You will mentor quality personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with leadership on initiatives to enhance product reliability and safety. This role requires a U.S.

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

Strong problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Team leadership

ISO

AS9100

Lean

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Bachelor’s degree

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc.) seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality for mission-critical technologies used in aerospace, defense, energy and related sectors. You will drive quality programs, audits, and process improvements across manufacturing and engineering teams.

You will mentor quality personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with leadership on initiatives to enhance product reliability and safety. This role requires a U.S.