Quality Assurance Manager

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training & development

Career growth

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality initiatives for mission-critical technologies used in energy, aerospace, and defense. You will drive QA programs, mentor a team, and partner with engineering and operations to ensure product reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. ISO/AS9100, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and ERP/MRP proficiency are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, communication and leadership required.
• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• ITAR and US person status may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure products meet standards.
• Develop and implement quality plans and improvements.
• Oversee audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Validate quality processes, documentation and performance metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations and leadership on initiatives.
• Manage and coach quality team members and drive growth.
• Prepare and analyze quality documentation and trends.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Security clearance eligibility

ITAR compliance

ISO/AS9100 awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Description Quality Assurance Manager – Lead Quality for Mission‑Critical Technologies

At Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc., you’ll join a team known for engineering innovation that supports energy, aerospace, and defense technologies worldwide. In this role, you’ll help ensure the quality and reliability of products that power critical missions. You’ll work with talented engineers, contribute to continuous improvement, and help shape processes that keep our operations strong. If you enjoy solving complex problems and leading teams toward excellence, this is a place where your work truly matters.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you need

• 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.
• This position requires U.S. person status under ITAR regulations and the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.
• A collaborative, mission‑driven team environment.
• Meaningful work that supports energy and defense technology.
• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and innovation.
• Employee recognition and performance‑driven culture.

Salary Range: $114,800.00-$153,100.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.