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Quality Manager

In short

This role leads the Quality function at a Teledyne Reynolds aerospace and defense manufacturing site, owning the AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System and acting as primary quality contact for customers and regulators. The company serves aerospace, defense and other high-reliability industrial markets. It requires 10+ years of progressive aerospace/defense quality experience, a bachelor's degree, team leadership experience, and expertise in root cause analysis, audits, and continuous improvement methods like Lean and Six Sigma. US citizenship is required due to facility access restrictions.

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
Join Teledyne Reynolds as a Quality Manager and lead a critical function supporting high-reliability aerospace and defense manufacturing. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced quality professional who can drive Quality Management System excellence, strengthen customer and supplier partnerships, and build a culture of continuous improvement. You'll oversee quality across the site while leading a talented team and ensuring products meet the rigorous standards our customers depend on.
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 degree from an accredited college or university
•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: $96,600.00-$128,800.00

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