Quality Assurance Specialist

Curtiss-Wright•Round Rock, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Specialist CW Round Rock has a rewarding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our growing team! As our Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, auditing, and improving the organization’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) supporting aerospace and nuclear operations and reports to the Director of Quality. You will serve as a qualified Lead Auditor and provides oversight of compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. You will work closely with operations, engineering, procurement, and management to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in aerospace, nuclear, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and interpret specifications, codes, and standards

Nice To Haves

Qualified Lead Auditor NQA-1 and / or working knowledge of NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements
Qualified Lead Auditor AS9100 / ISO 9001 and / or working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Experience with 10 CFR Part 21 evaluations and reporting
Experience supporting NRC, DOE, aerospace, or defense customers
Familiarity with ERP and electronic quality management systems

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Auditor for internal, supplier, and process audits
Develop and execute annual audit schedules and audit plans
Conduct audits to verify compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
Document audit findings and verify corrective action implementation and effectiveness
Coordinate external audits performed by customers, registrars, regulatory agencies, and nuclear oversight organizations
Support implementation and maintenance of the NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program
Verify compliance with 10 CFR 21 reporting and evaluation requirements
Support commercial grade dedication (CGD) activities, supplier qualification, and source surveillance as required
Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements and customer quality clauses
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies
Facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
Track nonconformance trends and identify improvement opportunities
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and closure of quality issues
Perform supplier qualification and surveillance activities
Conduct supplier audits and assessments, such as Method 2 Commercial Grade Surveys
Monitor supplier performance metrics and corrective actions
Support procurement in evaluating supplier quality risks
Provide quality system training to employees
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
Maintain qualification records for auditors
Stay current with industry regulations, standards, and best practices
Maintain and improve quality management system compliant with: AS9100D / ISO 9001 NQA-1 / 10 CFR 50 Appendix B ISO 19443 ASME Section III CSA/TSSA N285.0 ISO/IEC 17025 ATEX ISO/IEC 80079-34 Customer-specific requirements
Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and records are current and effectively implemented.
Support management reviews and quality performance reporting and assist in the development and execution of quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives