Quality Assurance Manager

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

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.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

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.

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.

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

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.