Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Tempe, AZ to oversee supplier quality for assigned suppliers and commodities. You will apply quality engineering to resolve issues, monitor performance, and support product and process improvements.

Travel ~50%+ is expected, with a competitive benefits package. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 2–4 years of supplier quality experience; aerospace experience is a plus.

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 field.
• Aerospace experience preferred but not essential.
• Familiar with PFMEA, AS9102 FAIR's, control plans.
• Knowledge of quality engineering and measurement tools and methodologies, including RCCA with 8D/Fishbone/5 Whys.
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO9001 and auditing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers by evaluating quality metrics and driving improvements.
• Lead investigations of supplier-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualification activities to evaluate capability and compliance.
• Support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and process changes while ensuring quality requirements.
• Analyze supplier quality data and trends to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

PFMEA

AS9102 FAIRs

Control plans

RCCA tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 whys)

GD&T

Measurement systems analysis

Job description

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Tempe, AZ to oversee supplier quality for assigned suppliers and commodities. You will apply quality engineering to resolve issues, monitor performance, and support product and process improvements.

Travel ~50%+ is expected, with a competitive benefits package. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 2–4 years of supplier quality experience; aerospace experience is a plus.