Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is looking to minimize the cost of quality while maximizing customer satisfaction through the delivery of on-time, high quality, highly reliable product by leading the Quality Engineering team that supports the multi-site Quality Systems and drives continual improvement of the AS9100 certified Quality System and FAA Parts 21 & 145 Repair Station.
Requirements
- Experience with the implementation and maintenance of a registered AS9100 QMS applied to both manufacturing and product development – preferably within an FAA Part 145 & 21 environment.
- Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and 145 is a plus
- Knowledgeable in the interpretation and application of the following standards: J-STD-001, IPC- A-600, IPC-A-610 Rev D Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721.
- 8D or other structured problem-solving methodology expertise.
- ESD and MSD Control Requirements.
- Knowledge of tooling Calibration program management, recalls, calibration schedules and asset maintenance
- Experience with SAP S4 Hana and MES applications is an asset
Responsibilities
- Supports the sites various certifications AS9100, FAA Parts 21 & 145 production and repair processes.
- Drives the CAPA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics.
- Manages the assigned Program Customer Quality process, 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 planning and execution of the internal audit plans designed to ensure sustained compliance to AS9100, FAA Parts 21 & 145.
- Interact with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and other Engineering disciplines to ensure compliance to Quality requirements and resolve Customer and Product Line nonconformances as required.
- Supports the FRB/MRB process in an efficient and effective manner to keep material flowing aging/inventory values and drives reductions in product defects through continuous improvement.
- Performs root cause analysis (8D,5 Whys) of identified manufacturing issues and identify appropriate corrective and preventive action.
Other
- Demonstrate strong communications skills and the ability to engage across all levels of the organization in building effective relationships.
- Interact with our customers and execute AS9100/FAA Compliance Activities via internal audits.
- Assist with external (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA and DCMA (US Gov.)) audits as well as Aerospace, and Prime Defense Customers) to keep the programs on track and resolve problems real time.
- Approachable hands-on style with the ability to engage with people at all levels of management.
- Excellent English Language written and oral communication skills; composing written reports and other communications is required.
