Senior Quality Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Newtown, PA

10d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer is based at Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions’ Newtown, Pennsylvania site and leads customer-facing Program Quality Engineering, quality contract reviews, supplier quality, and inspection release and Customer Source Inspection activities as required. The role drives continual improvement and development of the site’s Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100 standards and customer requirements, and supports quality across the product life cycle, including proposal, design, production, services, and sustainment. The position works with customers and internal teams across program management, supply chain, operations, contracts, and engineering to maintain compliance, resolve nonconformances, and deliver effective corrective actions. It supports internal and external audits, customer and supplier quality processes, the 8D corrective and preventive action process, quality metrics, and the creation and review of contract and shipping documentation. Ad hoc travel is required to visit customers, conduct audits, and meet with other sites in the division. The role requires a hands-on, self-starting professional with strong communication and analytical skills, the ability to engage across organizational levels, and experience applying a registered AS9100 QMS to manufacturing and software development. Aerospace and defense program experience, experience with hardware and software development programs, and CMMI Capability Level 3 experience are relevant assets. The position may involve access to export-controlled information; applicants must be U.S. persons under applicable U.S. regulations and may be subject to additional security screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a technical equivalent, with at least 10 years of related experience; or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
In lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience specifically in aerospace and defense, combined with military experience commensurate with the position’s responsibilities, skills, and experience.
Experience implementing and maintaining a registered AS9100 QMS applicable to both manufacturing and software development.
Approachable, hands-on working style and ability to engage with people at all levels of management.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, including composing reports and other communications.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use current computer analysis tools, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Ability to encourage collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of interpreting and applying J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610 Rev D Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC-7711/7721.
Expertise in 8D or another structured problem-solving methodology.
Experience interfacing directly with major customers on quality issues.
Knowledge of tooling calibration program management, recalls, calibration schedules, and asset maintenance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
High standards of product integrity and ethics.
Proficiency interpreting complex engineering drawings, schematics, and process plans.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of applicable U.S. regulations.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace and defense program experience, including hardware and software development programs.
Experience with CMMI Level 3 capability appraisal processes.
ASQ CMQOE and/or ASQ CQE certification.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA ERP applications.
Knowledge and use of SQL, Python, and/or Power BI dashboard development.

Responsibilities

Execute QMS compliance activities through internal audits and assist with external AS9100, CMMI, DCMA, aerospace, and prime defense customer audits.
Manage program and customer quality processes, including customer SCARs, audit findings, and feedback from the Customer Service Index process, and ensure timely, effective corrective actions.
Support development and implementation of the site’s AS9100-compliant Quality Management System by partnering with departments to develop SOPs, instructions, and guidance documents.
Facilitate the site corrective action process, including improving tools, training, and metrics.
Support planning and execution of internal and supplier audit plans to sustain AS9100 compliance.
Work with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts, and engineering disciplines to ensure quality requirement compliance and resolve customer and product-line nonconformances.
Drive the 8D CAPA process across the organization, including improvement of tools, training, and metrics.
Manage customer quality processes, BOEs, proposals, and contract reviews.
Manage the Supplier Quality process, including conducting quality audits and administering the SCAR process.
Provide QA support for Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, waivers, and Material Substitution Requests.
Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly quality metrics and support quality throughout the product life cycle.
Perform Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data extraction, analysis, compilation, and improvement activities.
Travel as needed to visit customers, conduct audits, and meet face-to-face at other CWDS division sites to discuss quality plans.
Review data packs and shipping documents.
Create document packages necessary to meet customer contract requirements.