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Senior Manager, Quality Assurance- Onsite Position- Defense Industry

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic Quality Assurance Professiona l to join our team in Santa Clarita, CA!

You will report directly to Divisional Quality Director General Manager/Business Unit Lead. You will strive to continuously drive process/quality improvement and have an open mind to organizational direction as well as possess exceptional communication skills, technical knowledge and presentation abilities.

You will provide strategic vision and leadership on process improvement, reduction of cost due to poor quality and QA capability/skill improvement as well as setting, implementing and maintaining standards for the QA Department and insuring adequate staffing levels.

You will direct, lead and manage a team of 12-15 people that consist of Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, and Quality Inspections. Direct reports will include QA Manager and Quality Assurance Engineer staff.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Range : $ 136,000.00 - 181,300.00 ​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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge:

• You will plan, direct and manage all Quality Assurance/Engineering activities for the reporting unit with budget responsibility for the functions managed.

• Performs high level and complex advisory and consulting work for the company.

• Establish structure and task-oriented culture in the QA Department centered around task completion and schedule adherence

• Establish project plans and accountability/ownership for all QA related projects/tasks

• Implement and own effective FRACAS, CCB, CAR and RCCA process

• Improve supplier quality performance to 95%+ On-time/On-Quality

• Reduce MRB aging queue to less than 2 days.

• Maintain 100% OTD for all CAR closures

• To provide leadership and foster an environment of successful execution and continuous improvement

• Evaluate all available tools and needed resources for to ensure state of the art QA capability

• Travel for in-person meetings with customers, suppliers and partners – drive and manage all continuous improvement initiatives

• Proven experience in mentoring and coaching

• Seasoned manager, comfortable recruiting, coaching, and mentoring highly talented candidates

• Influence and establish best practices through solid decisions, processes, and tools

• Direct investigation of equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, make recommendations and drive root cause determination

• Estimate costs and submit bids for the department

• Perform personnel functions

• Interface with FAA and customer source inspection personnel.

What You Bring:

• Seasoned professional with demonstrated leadership experience with 15+ year of QA/QE/Engineering experience with at least 7+ years of management experience.

• Demonstrated progressively responsible management experience in leading an organization and achieving positive results.

• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with customers, management and peers both internally and externally.

• FAA/EASA regulation understanding and general DoD DCMA/DCAA inspection requirements

• Excellent communications skills and overall organization knowledge are required to develop plans and policies consistent with Company policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated analytical and attention to details/skills.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and is able to “sell” the organization on change.

• Proven experience in continuous improvement.

• Track record of producing results, meeting financial targets, and leading product development teams.

• Operates with minimal supervision dealing on a day-to-day basis with executive, peers, sales force, and customers

• Strong understanding of RCCA concepts and systematic problem-solving skills

• Ability to think outside the box and systematically deal with highly dynamic engineering and organizational situations

• Bachelor's degree in the technical field (Electrical / Systems / Aerospace Engineering) is a plus.

Who We Are:

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

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 (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 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.