Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; 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 EMS in Summerville, SC is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to oversee supplier quality, delivery schedules, and audits for outsourced materials. You will drive supplier qualifications, first articles, corrective actions, and KPI monitoring to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery.

The role requires DoD citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearances, with travel up to 50% expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office and its applications in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of basic manufacturing principles and quality plans.
• Knowledge of First Articles, PFMEAs, etc.
• Experience with mathematical concepts and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering and procurement to ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on ability to meet product and schedule requirements.
• Perform source inspections, first article inspections, and schedule reviews.
• Conduct supplier audits to qualify new suppliers and improve performance.
• Monitor and improve KPI metrics such as on-time delivery and quality.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Train suppliers on specific quality system processes and share lessons learned.

Skills

MS Office

Drawings & specs

Manufacturing principles

PFMEAs

First Articles

Project planning software

Travel 50%

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to join our Summerville, SC location. Your Challenge: Performs various analyses related to Supplier scope with focus on Supplier delivery schedule accuracy. Ensure that outsourced materials and processes meet quality and delivery standards by conducting supplier audits, source inspections, first articles, managing corrective actions, and monitoring key performance indicators. Identifies and develops new Suppliers through capability searches and assessments. Interfaces with engineering and Suppliers regarding Supplier issues of manufacturability. Interfaces with subject matter experts and Suppliers regarding Supplier issues with processes.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary: $67,400-$97,400

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

• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to meet product and schedule requirements
• Perform source inspections, first article inspections, and schedule reviews
• Conduct supplier audits to qualify new suppliers, improve existing supplier performance, and identify systemic deficiencies in quality and delivery
• Monitor, communicate, and improve key supply chain Key Performance Indicators, including Supplier On Time Delivery, First Pass Yield, Compliance Documentation and Cost of Poor Quality
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues
• Collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective actions are implemented and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs
• Train suppliers to execute specific quality system processes and share lessons learned from internal manufacturing processes and experience

What you Bring

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of basic manufacturing principles and quality plans
• Knowledge First Articles, PFMEAs, etc.
• Experience with mathematical concepts (probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry) and apply concepts to practical situations
• Experience with project planning software
• Ability to travel for work up to 50% of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in manufacturing processes Machining, welding, assembly of components, NDT, heat treating, etc.
• Experience with nuclear products and standards, FAR, DFARS desired
• Experience with government supplier or contract management desired
• Project Management experience desired

Who we are: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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 & EEO

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.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law -

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 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.

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.