Quality Control Manager

FLIR Systems, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier quality operations in a high-reliability aerospace manufacturing environment. The role oversees Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection teams to ensure products, materials, and processes meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will drive quality improvements, mentor Inspectors and Engineers, and support audits and MRB reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or similar field.
• 7+ years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality.
• Aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, engineering drawings, and inspection methodologies.
• Strong root-cause and corrective-action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; TIPQA/FileMaker experience a plus.
• Preferred: IPC-610/620, ASQ certifications (CQI, CQE, CQA), FAA FAR Part 21/145 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory and supplier quality engineering activities and daily QC inspection operations.
• Supervise, train, and develop QC Inspectors, Leads, and Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Oversee Receiving, In-Process, Final, and Shipping inspections including AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Conduct supplier audits, approve/reject suppliers, and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Lead preliminary MRB reviews and support final dispositions.
• Investigate quality escapes and field returns; implement root-cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain QC KPIs, inspection instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100/ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

Inspection methods

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

TIPQA

FileMaker

IPC-610/620

ASQ CQI/CQE/CQA

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

We’re seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier quality operations in a high‑reliability aerospace manufacturing environment. You will oversee Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection teams while ensuring products, materials, and processes meet all customer, regulatory, and industry standards. This position is ideal for a hands‑on quality leader who thrives in fast‑paced, highly regulated environments and is passionate about preventing quality escapes and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead factory and supplier quality engineering activities and daily QC inspection operations.
• Supervise, train, and develop QC Inspectors, Leads, and Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Oversee Receiving, In‑Process, Final, and Shipping inspections, including AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Conduct supplier audits, approve/reject suppliers, and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Lead preliminary MRB reviews and support final dispositions.
• Investigate quality escapes and field returns; implement root‑cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain QC KPIs, inspection instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar field. 7+ years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality. Aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, engineering drawings, and inspection methodologies. Strong root‑cause and corrective‑action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D). Proficiency in Microsoft Office; TIPQA/FileMaker experience a plus. Preferred: IPC‑610/620, ASQ certifications (CQI, CQE, CQA), FAA FAR Part 21/145 familiarity. Must be a U.S. Person.

What You Bring

• Leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier organizations.
• Commitment to quality excellence and continuous improvement.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $120,300.00-$160,400.000 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, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.