Quality Control Manager at Teledyne El Segundo, CA

Fairweather, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,300 - 160,400; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead factory and supplier quality operations in a high-reliability aerospace manufacturing environment in El Segundo, CA. You will oversee Quality Engineering, QC Inspection, and Receiving Inspection teams while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong root-cause and corrective-action skills, and deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7-10 years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality.
• Aerospace/defense/high-reliability experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Strong root-cause and corrective-action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).

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

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root-cause analysis

8D problem solving

Engineering drawings

Quality leadership

Microsoft Office

TIPQA

FileMaker

FAA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

TIPQA

FileMaker

Job description

Quality Control Manager

Quality Control Manager job at Teledyne. El Segundo, CA.

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 equivalent experience.
• 7-10 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:

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

Pay Transparency

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/Affirmative Action 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.