Supplier Quality Engineer - Remote

About the role

Supplier Quality Engineer - Remote. Responsible for supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Applies quality engineering principles to resolve supplier issues, improve performance, and support operational and business objectives.

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division continues the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on commercial, defense and industrial platforms. The division partners with major aerospace OEMs such as Boeing and Airbus, producing high‑performance electro‑mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, fluid controls, motion control subsystems, and complex structural components.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers by evaluating quality metrics, monitoring compliance, and driving improvements in product and process quality. (30%)
• Lead investigations of supplier‑related quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve supplier performance and reduce risk. (25%)
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualification activities to evaluate manufacturing capability, process controls, and compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements. (15%)
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and process changes while ensuring quality requirements are achieved. (15%)
• Analyze supplier quality data and trends to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. (15%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 2 to 4 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Aerospace experience preferred but not essential.
• Familiar with PFMEA, AS9102 FAIR’s, control plans.
• Knowledge of quality engineering and measurement tools and methodologies; experience in measurement techniques, GD&T, and measurement systems analysis, particularly with machined components.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes, using RCCA tools such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 whys, etc.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management systems, AS9100 / ISO9001, and auditing practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working with suppliers to achieve common goals in problem resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, be self‑motivated, influence suppliers and cross‑functional stakeholders.

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

Pay

Salary Range: $76,200 - $101,600 per year plus bonus.

Schedule

Location: Remote USA (East Coast Preferred). Travel estimated at ~50% or more.