Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager at Teledyne Battery Products Quality Assurance Manager at Teledyne Battery Products in Highland, California Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Teledyne Battery Products is seeking a hands?on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements while driving a strong culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a working manager who enjoys being on the floor, in the lab, and partnering cross?functionally to solve problems and improve outcomes. This is a full?time, onsite role with hands?on leadership responsibility. What you'll do Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 and ISO requirements Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) activities, dispositioning, and related documentation Plan and lead internal and external audits, manage corrective and preventive actions, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance Drive continuous improvement using tools such as Root Cause Analysis, SPC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma Conduct and support lab testing, receiving inspections, in?process inspections, and failure investigations Investigate customer complaints, lead root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions Define and manage supplier quality standards, conduct supplier audits, and oversee supplier corrective actions Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Partner cross?functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership to support business goals Monitor quality trends, regulatory updates, and industry best practices to proactively address risk Promote safety, professionalism, and compliance with company policies, including PPE requirements What you need Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of directly related experience (or equivalent combination) Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience Demonstrated knowledge of AS9100 and ISO quality systems Aerospace industry experience Experience working in a chemistry or manufacturing lab environment Internal and external ISO audit experience. AS9100 audit experience preferred. DMIR certification or willingness to obtain Experience using ICP test equipment is highly desired Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies Strong problem?solving, project management, and organizational skills in a fast?paced environment Ability to clearly present technical information to employees, leadership, and customers Up to10%domestic travel as needed Flexibility to support business needs, including occasional evenings or weekends Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) What we offer Competitive compensation Comprehensive health benefits 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition reimbursement What happens next Apply online through Teledyne's careers page. If your background aligns with the role, our recruiting team will reach out to discuss next steps.