Quality Control Supervisor

Curtiss-Wright; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health and wellness benefits

Shareholder opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition for contributions

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Division in Farmingdale, NY is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC team on-site. You will oversee daily inspection activities, ensure adherence to IPC-A-610 and IPC-WHMA-A-620 standards, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and testing processes.

You will manage a training matrix, coordinate with suppliers, and report on QC backlog and safety compliance while preparing for MRB decisions and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and five years' relative experience.
• MIL-Q-9858A or equivalent understanding.
• Quality Program Requirement Specification.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-WHMA-A-620 Certification.
• Experience with Quality, Manufacturing, and Test Processes.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and assembly drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
• This role Requires US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow and prioritization for QC inspectors.
• Conduct employee check-ins and performance discussions.
• Maintain QC Department Training Matrix.
• Interface with suppliers and provide support to source inspection when needed.
• Floor inspection support adhering to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Direct and support hold point verifications and pull test procedures.
• Process and sign off on routings, kit processing, and router documentation.
• Review, investigate, and respond to ICARs using 5-Why root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Material Manager for MRB disposition process.
• Oversee calibration database recall schedules and publish QC backlog reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MIL-Q-9858A

IPC-A-610

IPC-WHMA-A-620

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Supervisor

We are looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to join our team in Farmingdale, NY as a part of our Defense Division.

Peerless Instrument provides state-of-the-art electronic assemblies, systems and software to the US military. Peerless' advanced instrumentation and control systems are not only used in Navy propulsion systems but provide sophisticated monitoring systems for the gas, oil or petrochemical industries

Location

East Farmingdale, NY

Salary Information

$85,000 - $110,000 Annually

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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

Team Leadership & Personnel Management

Daily Workflow & Prioritization: Assign, manage, and prioritize daily tasks for QC inspectors in alignment with planners, program managers, and floor support needs.

Conduct employee check-ins and performance discussions.

Maintain QC Department Training Matrix

Interfaces with suppliers and provides support to source inspection when needed

Quality Control & Shop Floor Support

Floor Inspection Support: Provide hands‑on inspection assistance adhering to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

Hold Point & Testing Support: Direct and support floor hold point verifications and pull test procedures.

Process Signoffs: Process and sign off on routings, kit processing, and router documentation.

Non‑Conformance & Corrective Action ICAR Management

Review, investigate, and respond to Internal Corrective Action Requests (ICARs) utilizing 5‑Why root cause analysis.

Material Review Board (MRB) & Holding Cage

Collaborate with the Material Manager to oversee the holding cage and drive the MRB disposition process.

Metrics, Calibration & Compliance

Calibration Oversight: Manage calibration and maintain the calibration database recall schedules.

Reporting: Publish regular QC Backlog Reports to maintain visibility on open inspection workloads.

Safety Compliance: Oversee safety reporting and promote safety protocols within the QC area.

Administration & Financial Verification

Supplier Payment Verification: Process supplier payments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and five years' relative experience
• Complete understanding of MIL-Q-9858A or equivalent
• Quality Program Requirement Specification
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-WHMA-A-620 Certification
• Experience with Quality, Manufacturing, and Test Processes
• Ability to interpret mechanical and assembly drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
• This role Requires US Citizenship

What we offer

• Competitive Pay
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance and more
• Savings opportunities for retirement, with an opportunity to become a shareholder
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition for your contributions

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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