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Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 2 days ago

Senior Quality Assurance Manager- Defense- Onsite Position

Santa Clarita, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $192K/yr

10+ years exp

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a leader in defense solutions, providing advanced hardware level system integration. The Senior Manager of Quality Assurance will lead quality engineering and inspection teams, drive continuous improvement in quality systems, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and FAA standards to enhance customer satisfaction and product reliability.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Logan Iwanoff

Responsibilities

Executes AS9100/FAA Compliance Activities via internal audits. Assist with external (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA and DCMA (US Gov.) audits as well as Aerospace, and Prime Defense Customers) to keep programs on track and resolve problems real time

Leads the multi-site AS9100 certification and maintenance processes, filling the role of management representative as defined by the standard

Manages the assigned Program Customer Quality processes, ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, audit findings and feedback obtained through the Customer Service Index (CSI) process

Supports the planning and execution of the internal audit plans designed to ensure sustained compliance to AS9100, FAA Parts 21 & 145

Drives the 8D CAPA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics

Manages the Customer Quality processes, BOE’s, Proposals & Contract reviews

Manages the Supplier Quality process (including performing quality audits and administering the SCAR process)

Interact with Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and other Engineering disciplines to ensure compliance to Quality requirements and resolve Customer and Product Line nonconformances as required

Manages the MRB process in an efficient and effective manner to keep material flowing aging/inventory values and drives reductions in product scrap through lessons learned

Leverages a strong foundation in Lean & Six Sigma methodology to support continual process improvement and product yield investigations in support of improving customer satisfaction

Provides QA support on the implementation of Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests

Represents C5ISR Quality at monthly & quarterly Business, Operations and Global Quality Reviews

Supports quality in the product life cycle (Proposal, Design, Production, Services and Sustainment

Performs COPQ Data Extraction / Analysis /Compilation and improvements

Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions for customer found issues

Ad-Hoc Travel will be required to visit customers, carry out audits and meet periodically to discuss quality plans face-to-face at other C5ISR sites within the division

Qualification

AS9100 QMSFAA regulationsQuality strategiesLean Manufacturing8D CAPA processIPC standardsProduct ReliabilitySAPMRPRoot Cause AnalysisHigh Ethical StandardsTeam LeadershipCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Experience with the implementation and maintenance of a registered AS9100 QMS applied to both manufacturing and product development – preferably within an FAA Part 145 & 21 environment

Demonstrated proficiency within the functional domain in Quality strategies, standards, sciences and controls

Ability to guide implementation in appropriate applications through design and development into high-mix/low-high volume manufacturing and supply chains

Approachable hands-on style with the ability to engage with people at all levels of management

Demonstrated track record of leading and managing teams, recruiting, retaining and promoting talent and creating a high performing organization

Demonstrable leadership skills and people management with a track record of building teams with high levels of Quality acumen

Encourages high level collaboration of cross-functional teams

Knowledgeable in the interpretation and application of the following standards: J-STD-001, IPC- A-600, IPC-A-610 Rev D Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721

Experience with QA oversight of the DO-254 and DO178-B standards and practical 8D or other structured problem-solving methodology expertise

Product Reliability, Maintainability, Durability methodology and ESD and MSD Control Requirements

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principals, including experience with 5S audits

Understanding of the required Engineering Documents for PCBA manufacturing

Understanding of configuration management (CM), BOM, data and software structures

Solid understanding of DFX principals and the NPI process & AS9145 thought leadership to Engineering & Programs, serve as champion for APQP best practices implementation

High degree of Product Integrity and Ethical standards

Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering or technical equivalent with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience or Graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, candidates may be considered with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience within the aerospace and defense industry in commensurate in with the position responsibilities, skills and experience required with at least 5yrs in management of direct reports

Preferred

Knowledge of FAA regulations: 14 CFR Part 21 and 145 is a plus

Experience with SAP or another MRP is an asset

AS9006 and/or CMMI experience are considered assets

ASQ CMQOE and/or ASQ CQE will be considered significant assets

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Company

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.

Founded in 1929

Davidson, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://curtisswright.com/home/default.aspx

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