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Teledyne
Quality Manager
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What they do
A Director of Quality Assurance oversees and directs the overall operations of quality assurance within a company to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
$169,784 / year median in California
-1% projected decline
Job Description
US - Torrance, CA Full time . 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.
REQ35957
- Be visionary
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
- Job Description
- What you'll do
- + Lead the site Quality function, setting strategy, goals, and performance metrics aligned to business priorities + Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, government, and regulatory bodies + Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (AS9100 and
ISO 9001
) + Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits and drive timely corrective actions + Oversee root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and failure investigations + Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and similar methodologies + Manage supplier quality, including audits, corrective actions, and performance monitoring + Lead inspection, testing, and product acceptance across manufacturing operations + Chair Material Review Board activities and manage nonconformance and risk decisions + Deliver executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and improvement initiatives- What you need
- + Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field + 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace or defense programs + Strong expertise in aerospace Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102) + Proven leadership in quality engineering, manufacturing, or design + Experience leading teams and managing supervisors or technical staff + Deep knowledge of root cause analysis, statistical process control, and quality tools + Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and statements of work - required + Experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments is highly preferred + Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Citizen".
- What we offer
- + Opportunity to lead a critical function within a respected aerospace and defense organization + Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits + Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning day 1 of employment + 401K with company match + Paid time off and holidays
- What happens next
- After you apply, our recruiting team will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by interviews with hiring leadership and key stakeholders.
Salary Range:
- $96,600.