Senior Quality Engineer

About the role

The Senior Quality Engineer based at our Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Newtown, PA site will be responsible for leading customer-facing Program Quality Engineering, Quality Contract Reviews, Supplier Quality, and Inspection release/Customer Source Inspection activities as required. The candidate will drive continual improvement and development of the site's Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100 Quality System standards and customer requirements. A passion for root cause analysis and corrective action, a demonstrated ability to implement and drive quality and continuous improvement in manufacturing, program and supplier quality, as well as experience effectively driving quality into the product and software development process will help define the right candidate. A background in Aerospace & Defense Programs, hardware & software development programs with CMMI Capability Level 3 are considered significant assets. This individual should be a self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to engage across all levels of the organization in building effective relationships. This position will interact with customers. Location: Newtown, PA. Ad-hoc travel is required to visit customers, carry out audits, and meet periodically at other CWDS sites within the division.

Responsibilities

• Executes QMS compliance activities via internal audits.
• Assists with external audits (AS9100, CMMI, DCMA (US Gov.) audits, Aerospace, and Prime Defense Customers) to keep programs on track and resolve problems in real time.
• Manages the 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 development and implementation of the site's AS9100-compliant Quality Management System through partnering with departments in developing SOPs, instructions, and guidance documents.
• Facilitates the corrective action process through the site, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics.
• Supports the planning and execution of internal and supplier audit plans designed to