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

Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsible for supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodities to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Applies quality engineering principles to resolve supplier issues, improve performance, and support operational and business objectives.

Location: Tempe, AZ

Travel estimated at ~50% or more.

Salary Range: $76,200 - 83,000 per year plus bonus Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Arizona. 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.

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 *

Your Challenge

• Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers by evaluating quality metrics, monitoring compliance, and driving improvements in product and process quality. (30%)
• Lead investigations of supplier-related quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve supplier performance and reduce risk. (25%)
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualification activities to evaluate manufacturing capability, process controls, and compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements. (15%)
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and process changes while ensuring quality requirements are achieved. (15%)
• Analyze supplier quality data and trends to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. (15%)

What You Bring

• 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 technical field.
• Aerospace experience preferred but not essential.
• Familiar with PFMEA, AS9102 FAIR's, control plans
• Knowledge of quality engineering and measurement tools and methodologies. Experience in measurement techniques, GD&T, and measurement systems analysis skills, particularly with respect to machined components.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes, using RCCA tools such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 whys, etc.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management systems, AS9100 / ISO9001, and auditing practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Experience in working together with suppliers to achieve a common goal when dealing with problem resolution.
• Must be able to manage multiple suppliers and be self-motivated. Expectations to manage suppliers, problem resolution, build relationships with suppliers, improve current PPM and OTD
• Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is a key partner to major commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus. The Division includes businesses that produce high performance electro-mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, fluid controls and motion control subsystems, as well as complex structural components for aerospace applications. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-sensors.com

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.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

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, a