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Senior Quality Engineer- Defense Electronics- Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Santa Clarita, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026
💰 $126,300/yr($94,700/yr$126,300/yr)

About the role

Senior Quality Engineer- Defense Electronics- Onsite Position

We are growing and have an opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer based on-site at our Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Santa Clarita, CA

You will be responsible for leading Program Quality Engineering that supports the Quality Systems in our Integrated Solutions business unit. You will drive continual improvement of the AS9100 certified Quality System to manage program quality requirements, minimize cost of quality while maximizing customer satisfaction through the delivery of on-time, high quality, highly reliable product.

A background in electronics manufacturing, electrical design and experience with IPC 610 Class 3 requirements in aerospace and defense program support are considered significant weighted preferred experience for this role.

You will have strong communications skills as well as having the ability to engage across all levels of the organization in building effective relationships. This position will interact with our customers. Executes AS9100/Program Compliance Activities via internal audits, source inspections and contract deliverables. 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.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA-Onsite

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

Salary Range: $ 94,700.00 - $126,300.00 per year plus bonus

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.

Your Challenge:

  • Supports the sites various certifications AS9100 and executes assigned Program Quality Engineering

  • Drives the CAPA RCAA 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, and customer or program requirements

  • Interact with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and other Engineering disciplines to ensure compliance to program quality requirements and resolve Customer and Product Line nonconformances as required

  • Supports the FRB/MRB FRACAS 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 program manufacturing issues and identify appropriate corrective and preventive action

  • Leverages a strong foundation in Lean & Six Sigma methodology to support continual process improvement and product yield investigations in support of improving customer satisfaction

  • Provides QA support on the implementation of Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests

  • Represents C5ISR Quality at monthly & quarterly Business, Operations & program quality Reviews

  • Supports quality in the product life cycle (Proposal, Design, Production, Services and Sustainment

  • Performs COPQ Data Extraction / Analysis /Compilation and improvements

  • Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions for customer found issues

  • Supports ESD, FOD & 5S Management programs as required

  • Ad-Hoc Travel will be required to visit program needed support at customer sites or in the field, or to carry out audits and meet periodically to discuss quality plans face-to-face at other C5ISR sites within the division

What you Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science degree

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