Sr Manager, Quality Assurance

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Aston, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

SKILLS

8D, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Business Performance Management, Business Processes, Calibration, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Diversity, Documentation, Electronics, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government, Government Contracts, Government Requirements, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Internal Audit, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Mentoring, Metrics, Metrology, Military, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Service Delivery, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma DMAIC, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Traceability, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Verification Plans, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Aston, PA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Sr Manager, Quality Assurance

The Senior Quality Manager leads the quality organization for the Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Arresting Systems business unit (BU) and ensures products, processes, and systems meet customer, regulatory, and U.S. Government contractual requirements. Through its predecessor companies, Engineered Arresting Systems (ESCO) & Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems, business units of the EMS division, created the first aircraft arresting system in 1960 and today is a world leader in land-based military arresting systems. Their diverse product portfolio includes energy absorbers, retractable hook cable systems, net-stanchion systems and mobile systems to support aircraft carriers and fixed land-based arresting systems. Their aftermarket business, which supports the world’s largest installed base of arresting systems, provides cradle-to-grave support from civil engineering at installation, on-site qualification through post-installation maintenance, spares, and overhaul services.

The role provides leadership across Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Continuous Improvement, Process Adherence, BU KPIs and Metrics and Risk Management, ensuring compliance with ISO-based Quality Management Systems, FAR/DFARS requirements, and DCMA oversight expectations. The position drives continuous improvement, maintains audit readiness, and partners with engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management to deliver compliant, reliable products.

This role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.

Location: Aston, PA

Salary: $150,000 to $165,000

_Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer._

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge

+ Develop and execute the organization’s quality strategy aligned with business objectives and government program requirements while ensuring effective quality planning, verification, and inspection across the product lifecycle.

+ Establish and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements, ensuring procedures, documentation, and records support regulatory and program compliance.

+ Develop and document internal business processes across the Business Unit to ensure, through internal audit, consistent operations and smooth cross-functional transitions.

+ Develop annual BU KPI targets with senior leadership and report performance monthly, leading corrective actions when targets are not met. Metrics include OTD, Late Backlog, Customer Quality, COPQ, SOTD, Utilization, Productivity, and Safety.

+ Drive overall risk management process for the BU, including risk identification, mitigation and corporate reporting.

+ Provide executive ownership of customer quality issues and escapes, ensuring immediate containment, cross-functional RCCA investigations, and closure of corrective actions with lessons learned applied across the organization.

+ Lead the organization’s Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) system as the Six Sigma Black Belt leader, applying structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D) to eliminate systemic quality and operational issues.

+ Ensure compliance with U.S. Government contract quality requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable contract clauses, and serve as the primary quality interface with DCMA Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) and other oversight authorities.

+ Ensure robust metrology, calibration, and measurement system control, including traceability to national standards, measurement capability validation, and alignment of inspection strategies with product tolerances and process capability.

+ Ensure effective configuration management across the product lifecycle, including baseline control, revision management, and traceability between engineering documentation, manufacturing processes, and delivered product.

+ Establish and maintain supplier quality management processes, ensuring suppliers meet contractual flow-down and regulatory requirements.

+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop the quality organization through recruitment, training, and mentoring of engineers, supplier quality staff, and inspectors while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

What You Bring

+ 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.

+ 5+ years of progressive experience with 2 years of quality management experience leading quality organizations in manufacturing environments.

+ Experience supporting U.S. Government or defense-related programs (FAR/DFARS, DCMA) is preferred.

+ Experience with managing business unit level KPIs, operational performance management, and cross-functional process standardization.

+ Expertise in Quality Management Systems (ISO9001:2015).

+ Strong Root Cause & Corrective Action analysis capability (8D, 5 why, fishbone, etc.).

+ Advanced understanding of metrology systems, calibration management, and measurement capability (MSA, GR&R).

+ Experience with supplier quality management.

+ Senior leadership and executive level communication skills.

+ Continuous improvement leadership using Lean / Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).

+ Ability to travel up to 15% to suppliers within the USA and reporting unit in France (1 week per quarter to support BU policies and implementation).

+ Must be a US Person.

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

For more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com) (https://www.cw-ems.com/arresting-systems/default.aspx)

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

In 2014, we transitioned to a new segment structure under the "One Curtiss-Wright" vision, realigning our business to an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company. The result is a more strategically aligned Curtiss-Wright that is now comprised of Commercial/Industrial, Defense and Power segments. We continually focus on maintaining solid relationships with our customers, building on our competitive positions and creating market leadership through our technology investment. In this new structure, we will better utilize our scale while also providing for enhanced customer interaction. These strategies will continue to support our growth and generate margin expansion opportunities.

INDUSTRY

Business Services - Other

FOUNDED

1929

WEBSITE

http://www.curtisswright.com/home/default.aspx

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