Quality Assurance Engineer- Defense Manufacturing- Onsite Position

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our facility in Santa Clarita, CA!

As our Quality Engineer you will ensure company compliance with customer and internal quality requirements. Develop methods for inspection, testing, sampling and training. Track and assess quality performance metrics and performs root cause analysis investigations.

You will design methods and procedures for inspecting, and evaluate the reliability and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products. Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and recommend changes to improve process reliability and product quality. Also review compliance to in-house and external contractual requirements, specifications and standards.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Range: $ 80,500.00 - 107,350.00 per year

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.

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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Assists in the development, application and maintenance of quality systems and procedures.

Collects and analyzes production data to identify trends and recommend changes to improve process reliability and product quality.

Performs contract reviews to ensure compliance with program, project or contract quality requirements.

Manages preventive and corrective action programs.

Serves as technical point of contact between design engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and supply base for quality related issues and questions.

Defines and develops quality processes, standards and criteria for receiving, in-process, and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.

Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and other departments to identify, and resolve quality problems, including corrective and preventive actions.

Participates in and may lead audits.

Drives process improvements utilizing Lean/Six Sigma techniques.

Provides technical, leadership, and supervisory support to inspection personnel.

Develops, maintains and publishes relevant quality metrics such as field returns, customer rejections, internal first pass yield, and throughput in assigned work centers (e.g. receiving inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, and material review board (MRB)).

Initiates investigations to identify root cause and oversees the corrective action of manufacturing and process related discrepancies.

Reviews and approves manufacturing process instruction sheets and other manufacturing and quality documents.

Develops AS9102 first article inspection requirements.

Becomes an established and active member of the material review board (MRB).

What You Bring:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, mechanical drawings and electrical/environmental test requirements

Ability to develop and train personnel in LEAN processes and statistical methods

Ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing and test to investigate customer failures, develop root cause and corrective actions and prepare detailed failure reports

Ability to develop quality standards, procedures and train personnel in their use.

Familiarity with industry quality management standards such as AS9100/ISO 9001 and technical standards such as J-STD-001/IPC-610.

PCB fabrication and assembly experience preferred.

Advanced computer skills required.

Working knowledge of Minitab statistical program

Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems

Knowledge of statistical methods and their application.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Occasional travel may be required to support procurement efforts, attend educational events or meet with vendors/customers.

Minimum Education requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Quality Assurance or a Manufacturing Technology

7+ years Quality Engineering experience; aerospace industry preferred.

Green belt/Black belt certification in LEAN and statistical methods preferred

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.

Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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