Curtiss-Wright Corporation

QA Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • $140K — $160K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years in a Quality Assurance management role, ideally in a regulated manufacturing setting.
  • Proficient in audits, nonconformance management, corrective action, and quality improvement processes.
  • Ability to interpret customer, contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Collaborative experience across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
  • Familiarity with the commercial nuclear industry and standards like ASME NQA-1 and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Quality Assurance engineering and project quality team.
  • Assign and prioritize QA resources for projects and initiatives.
  • Provide QA leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Ensure project quality requirements are clearly identified and implemented.
  • Oversee quality in engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and product release.
  • Collaborate with various departments on quality-related issues.
  • Monitor project quality performance and address nonconformances.

Benefits

  • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to lead a team in a critical industry sector.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and diverse projects.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage the company's Quality Assurance operation and ensure effective implementation of quality requirements across engineering, manufacturing, projects, and customer activities.

As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will provide leadership to QA engineers and quality personnel, oversee project-specific quality activities, and ensure that products and services meet applicable customer, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.

Location: Brea, CA

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. 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.

Your Challenge:
  • Lead, manage, and develop the Quality Assurance engineering and project quality organization.
  • Assign and prioritize QA resources to projects and company initiatives.
  • Provide QA leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from contract review through manufacturing, testing, inspection, and delivery.
  • Ensure project quality requirements are identified, understood, and effectively implemented.
  • Provide quality oversight of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and final product release.
  • Interface with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and customers on quality matters.
  • Monitor project quality performance, including nonconformances, corrective actions, quality metrics, and customer quality issues.
  • Ensure QA personnel are adequately trained and qualified for their assigned responsibilities.
  • Promote a quality culture based on prevention, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective problem solving.


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance management role, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with audits, nonconformance management, corrective action, root-cause analysis, and quality improvement.
  • Ability to interpret customer, contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
  • Experience in the commercial nuclear industry and familiarity with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 9001, and/or ISO 19443.
  • Engineering or technical background in valves, mechanical equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
  • Lead Auditor or Quality Auditor certification.


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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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